Milk (Hansard, 13 February 1973)

HC Deb 13 February 1973 vol 850 c320W 320W

§ Mr. Ralph Howell
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the price of milk paid to farmers for the years 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967 and 1972, respectively; and if he will compare these figures with the average cost of dairy feedstuffs for each of these years.

§ Mr. Anthony Stodart
The following is the information requested:

Year ended 31st March Average Net price for milk received by wholesale producers in United Kingdom Average cost of dairy feedstuff's in Great Britain

p. per gallon £per ton

1951–52 15.0 N.A.

1956–57 14.8 34.8

1961–62 13.9 31.0

1966–67 16.2 34.1

1971–72 19.5 42.4

1972–73(estimate) 20.3 43.1 (April-Jan. only)

Year ended 31st March	Average Net price for milk received by wholesale producers in United Kingdom	Average cost of dairy feedstuff's in Great Britain
	p. per gallon	£per ton
1951–52	15.0	N.A.
1956–57	14.8	34.8
1961–62	13.9	31.0
1966–67	16.2	34.1
1971–72	19.5	42.4
1972–73(estimate)	20.3	43.1 (April-Jan. only)