§ 13. Mr. Brewisasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in what way the increase in the milk standard quantities in England and the reduction in Scotland will affect milk producers in each country.
§ Mr. HoyIt is estimated that the changes in the provisional standard quantities for milk at this year's Review will increase by 0.2d. a gallon the average net price received by producers in England and Wales and reduce by about the same amount the corresponding price in Scotland. But as a result of compensating factors net producer prices in the two countries are expected to be roughly equal.
§ Mr. BrewisWhat is the point of having standard quantities anyway?
§ Mr. HoyThe hon. Gentleman knows that standard quantities are worked out for different areas, and he knows the purpose of it.