§ 50 and 51. Mr. SANDYSasked the Prime Minister (1) whether, in view of the undertakings given by him and by the Minister of Health that upon receipt of the report of the Milk Reorganisation Commission the Government would consider the extension of the existing schemes for the provision of milk, either free or at cheap rates to needy consumers, he is now in a position to make a further statement;
(2) whether, in view of the declared policy of His Majesty's Government to encourage the consumption of liquid milk, they intend to adopt measures to give effect to the relevant recommendations of the Milk Reorganisation Commission?
§ Mr. W. S. MORRISONI have been asked to reply. The recommendations of the Milk Reorganisation Commission which, as my hon. Friend is aware, cover a very wide field, will receive the careful consideration of the Ministers concerned. I am not in a position at present to make any further statement.
§ Mr. SANDYSCan the right hon. Gentleman hold out any hope that an early opportunity will be given to discuss the report of the Commission in relation to the general nutrition policy?
§ Mr. MORRISONI could not answer as to the earliness of such an opportunity, but I can assure my hon. Friend that the whole matter is being carefully considered, and as soon as possible some statement will be made.
§ Mr. SANDYSIs my right hon. Friend aware that there is a great wish to discuss the question from the point of view not only of the producer but of the Government's nutrition policy?
§ Mr. MORRISONI can assure my hon. Friend that all relative considerations of that character will be borne in mind.