§ 22. Mr. James Hallasked the Minister of Agriculture whether the committee presided over by Mr. N. L. C. MacCaskie, K.C., has issued a report; and, if so, when the report is likely to be available to milk-producing retailers?
§ 23. Mr. Priceasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he has considered the amendments put forward by the Milk Marketing Board for the modification of the Milk Marketing Scheme; and what action he proposes to take in regard to them?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonThe report of the Commissioner who held the public inquiry into the objections made to the draft amendments of the Milk Marketing Scheme is now under consideration, and I hope shortly to reach a decision in the matter. Following the usual practice, the report will not be published.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsMay I ask why the report will not be published?
§ Mr. MorrisonThe function of the Commissioner is to sum up impartially all the evidence that is presented to him, and I think it has been generally recognised that if his report were to be published it might hamper the Commissioner in the execution of his duties.