§ 3. Mr. Lipsonasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will draw the attention of the Food Council to the fact that since:1st May farmers in Gloucestershire are receiving less for their milk, but no corresponding reduction has been made in the price of milk to consumers in the borough of Cheltenham?
§ Mr. StanleyI have asked the Food Council to look into the matter, but the hon. Member will understand that neither the Council nor I have any compulsory powers in such a matter.
§ Mr. LipsonWhile thanking my right hon. Friend for his answer, may I ask him whether he will also call the attention of the Food Council to the fact that it was announced last autumn that the price would be 6d. a quart in May and June, whereas 7d. is being charged, and that the producer is receiving only 1od. a gallon, whereas the consumer is being charged 2s. 4d.?
§ Mr. StanleyThat appears to be exactly the kind of information for which the Food Council will ask.