HC Deb 23 March 1950 vol 472 cc2163-4

Milk: The present average U.K. pool price will be increased by an average of seven-eighths pence per gallon. In addition the production bonus in England and Wales of 1½d. per gallon on the first 400 gallons per month in the winter will be increased by the equivalent of a further 1½d. a gallon in the winter months. Corresponding additions will be made in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Fat cattle, sheep and pigs: The following price increases are subject to grade and/or seasonal variation.

Fat cattle: There will be an overall average increase of 2s. per live cwt.

Fat sheep: There will be an average increase of ½d. per lb. of dressed carcase weight for fat sheep and lambs.

Fat pigs: There will be an average increase of 4s. per score lbs. deadweight.

Hen eggs: No change in the average annual price of 4s. 1d. per dozen paid by packing stations.

Duck eggs: There will be a reduction of 4d. per dozen in the average price.

The practicability of introducing in future years a system of payment for eggs according to weight grades will be examined during the next few months by representatives of the Agricultural Departments, the Ministry of Food and the Farmers' Unions.

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