§ 64. Mr. Leonardasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the annual milk production of Scotland in gallons; and what estimated percentage is used by charitable institutions such as infirmaries and hospitals?
The Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Wedderburn)The total quantity of milk sold off farms in Scotland during the past year is estimated at 154,800,000 gallons. I regret that I am unable to estimate the percentage used by charitable institutions.
§ Mr. LeonardIs the hon. Gentleman aware that these authorities have estimated it at less than 1 per cent., and if that is the case, will he recommend the marketing board, in view of the small quantity of milk involved, to reduce the price of milk to these charitable institutions?
Mr. WedderburnWe have made inquiries from the local authorities and the marketing board, and it is impossible to obtain any estimate of the amount of milk used by all the various charitable institutions.
§ Mr. LeonardIs it not the case that the charitable institutions themselves have made representations indicating that the amount is less than 1 per cent.?