Mr. PRESTONasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether his attention has been called to a statement in the Press that the Labour majority in certain London boroughs are considering the municipal control and supply of milk; and whether municipal councils possess the requisite powers to undertake the wholesale and retail supply of milk or whether they must first come to this House for the necessary power?
§ Mr. McCURDYI am aware that it has been stated in the Press that a conference of London borough councils is considering the municipal control and supply of milk. There is no statutory authority for municipal councils to undertake the wholesale and retail supply of milk within their areas.