§ Mr. Welshasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if she intends to retain consumer subsidies on milk; and what financial effect this decision will have on farmers and consumers.
§ Mr. MaclennanIt is our present intention to continue to subsidise milk for liquid consumption. The existing subsidy on milk is estimated to save about 38p per week for a typical family of two adults and two children. The544W financial position of dairly farmers is not directly affected by the subsidy.