HC Deb 21 January 1942 vol 377 cc354-5
64. Sir P. Hurd

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food the results of his consultations with the representatives of milk producers regarding a national milk price which will take adequate account of present-day costs of production and the national necessity to maintain milk supplies?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food (Major Lloyd George)

The proposals on this subject which have been made by the Milk Marketing Board for England and Wales, in agreement with the National Farmers' Union, are being closely considered, but I am not at present able to make a statement.

Sir P. Hurd

Is my right hon. and gallant Friend aware that statements have been appearing giving detailed results?

Major Lloyd George

I am not responsible for those statements, and my answer is that I am not in a position to make a statement.

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