§ 15. Mr. Higgsasked the Minister of Food whether, in view of the increased surplus of milk which is anticipated during the next few months, he will give details of the steps which he proposes to take to increase the local production of butter and cheese by dairy farmers.
§ Mr. WebbI have already arranged for farmhouse cheesemakers to make contracts for 12 months if they wish, instead of for limited periods. This is to give continuous employment to their staff and a regular supply of whey for pig feeding. No special arrangements have been made to increase farm butter making, because farm butter cannot be distributed on the ration.