HC Deb 03 May 1939 vol 346 c2034

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the Amendment of the Aberdeen and District Milk Marketing Scheme, 1933, a draft of which was presented to this House on the 30th March, be approved."—[Mr. Wedderburn.]

Mr. Garro Jones

May I ask for a precise explanation from the Undersecretary? I am well aware that, on Paper, the matter has been presented to the House, but that is a very inadequate safeguard. Will the Under-Secretary be good enough to give an explanation. One matter closely affects my constituents.

11.42 p.m.

The Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Wedderburn)

The Amendment is to enable the Aberdeen Milk Marketing Board to deal in plant, machinery and utensils for the production or sale of milk. That is a power which is provided for in Section 5 of the Agricultural Marketing Act, 1931. It is a provision which is already contained in other milk marketing schemes now in operation in Scotland, and also in milk marketing schemes for England and Wales.

Resolved, That the Amendment of the Aberdeen and District Milk Marketing Scheme, 1933, a draft of which was presented to this House on the 30th March, be approved.

The remaining Orders were read, and postponed.

It being after Half-past Eleven of the Clock, Mr. Speaker adjourned the House, without Question put, pursuant to the Standing Order.

Adjourned at Seventeen Minutes before Twelve o'Clock.