§ 49. Colonel Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Food if he is yet able to make a statement with regard to the relaxation of the restrictions on milk distribution; and can citizens now change their milkman should they so wish.
§ Dr. SummerskillI would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the reply which was given to the hon. Member for Sutton Coldfield (Sir J. Mellor) on 23rd February.
§ Colonel Stoddart-ScottThe hon. Lady, on that occasion said that the milk restriction regulation was being reviewed, and that she would be able to make a statement in the near future. Could she give some indication when that will be?
§ Dr. SummerskillI think the hon. Gentleman is under a misapprehension. I did not answer that Question, it was my right hon. Friend. He said he was anxious to publish the report of the Committee on Milk Distribution, and we are about to do so.
§ Mr. Niall MacphersonWould the hon. Lady's Department now have the faith 1951 and courage to restore the consumers' choice of milk supply, and see what happens?
Lieut.-Commander Clark HutchisonIs the hon. Lady aware that these restrictions are a source of very great annoyance to many members of the public, and could some action be taken?
§ Mr. JenningsIs not the hon. Lady aware that there are many cases referred to her, particularly from Sheffield, where people are having to buy the type of milk they do not want, and that it is time that this regulation was done away with?
§ Squadron-Leader FlemingIs it a fact that if a person leaves his milk retailer to join the "Co-op," that person can change his retailer?