§ Sir R. Gowerasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food what protests he has received against the order prohibiting the delivery of milk by retailers before 6.30 in the morning; what was the object of introducing such a regulation; and whether he is aware that it prevents a great many people having any milk before they leave for work?
§ Mr. BoothbyI have received complaints from five consumers. The Order was made on the recommendation of the Central Milk Distributive Committee with the object of securing economy in the1002W distribution of milk by reducing the demands on labour and transport and it applies only to the City of London, the Metropolitan Police District and urban districts and boroughs in England and Wales having a population exceeding 250,000. While the Order prevents the delivery of milk in these areas before 6.30 a.m., inconvenience so caused could in many cases be obviated by purchase of milk the day before.