HC Deb 15 February 1934 vol 285 cc2110-1W
Lieut.-Colonel MOORE

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will consider giving private milk traders in Scotland the same right to give rebate on milk purchases as is enjoyed by private traders in England and Wales?

Sir G. COLLINS

This matter is primarily one for the Scottish Milk Marketing Board who, like the English Board, can, under the scheme, permit the rebate mentioned to be given. The existing contract under which the terms and conditions of retail sales of milk are prescribed by the Scottish Milk Marketing Board expires at the end of next month, and I understand that this question is now being considered by the board, in consultation with representatives of distributors, in connection with the next contract period which begins on 1st April. Meantime the situation is being very carefully watched.

Lieut.-Colonel MOORE

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the reduction in the number of private traders carrying on the business of retail dairying in Scotland during the past five years and the number which have been displaced or absorbed by co-operative trading in this field?

Sir G. COLLINS

I regret that the information asked for is not available.