HC Deb 09 June 1943 vol 390 cc715-6
51. Sir P. Hurd

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether the Government have decided upon their milk policy, and especially as regards an effectual system of herd inspection and a fair price to producers of high-grade milk; and when this policy will be made public in a White Paper?

Mr. Mabane

I am not in a position at present to state when a further announcement may be made regarding milk policy.

Sir P. Hurd

Is it not a fact that this announcement was due last April? May we know to-day?

Mr. Mabane

It was not clear to me, from the terms of the Question, precisely what aspect of the milk policy my hon. Friend was referring to. Certain parts of the Question seem to refer to matters affecting the Ministry of Agriculture. If he will put down a more precise question, I will give him a More precise reply.

Sir P. Hurd

Does not the White Paper cover both aspects of this matter, and others?

Mr. Mabane

And others, yes.