HC Deb 04 May 1971 vol 816 c314W
Mr. Cledwyn Hughes

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give the figures of sales of milk off farms for the 12 months ending 31st March, 1971; how this compares with the previous year; and what was the figure for 1964.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

Sales of milk off farms in the United Kingdom were 2.1 per cent. higher in 1970–71 than in 1969–70. The figures are:

Year Ending 31st March Million Gallons
1964 2,359
1970 2,609
1971 2,663

Mr. Cledwyn Hughes

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give the figures of production of milk for fresh cream for the year ending 31st March, 1971, stating how this compares with the previous year; and the figure for 1964.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The volume of milk used for fresh cream in the United Kingdom was 5.8 per cent. greater in 1970–71 than in 1969–70. The figures are:

Year Ending 31st March Million Gallons
1964 89
1970 155
1971 164