§ 41. Mr. Dayasked the Minister of Agriculture what information he has received from the Milk Marketing Board as to the aggregate number of fines that have been imposed upon producers and retailers of milk, in pursuance of the Milk Marketing Scheme, since it came into operation?
§ The Minister of Agriculture (Colonel Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith)I am informed by the Milk Marketing Board that 2,116 penalties have been imposed on registered producers in pursuance of the Milk Marketing Scheme since it came into operation six years ago. The board has 1798 no power to impose penalties upon retailers as such or upon any persons other than registered producers.
§ Mr. DayHave many complaints been received that the board are not sufficiently firm with registered producers?
§ Sir R. Dorman-SmithI have not any knowledge of such complaints.
§ Mr. MacquistenCan the Minister say how many small farmers have been driven out of business by the Milk Board?