HC Deb 17 December 1919 vol 123 cc421-2W
Sir A. YEO

asked the Minister of Food whether, as the result of his conference 'with the Milk Prices Investigation Committee, he can hold out any prospect of lower prices for milk than are fixed by the Winter Prices Order for the months of January, February, March, and April?

Mr. McCURDY

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given yesterday to the hon. and gallant Member for the Tradeston Division of Glasgow.

Sir A. YEO

asked the Minister of Food whether his advisers now realise that the present high price of milk is in part due to the operation of control, involving producers in doubt as to future prices, as it does; and whether, in that event, he can announce that control will cease as from 30th April next?

Mr. McCURDY

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. As regards the second part, it is not proposed to continue the control of milk prices after 30th April, 1920.

Mr. MAYDAY

asked the Minister of Food whether he is now in a position to make any statement with regard to the Report of the Committee which has been inquiring into the price of milk?

Mr. McCURDY

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given yesterday to the hon. and gallant Member for the Tradeston Division of Glasgow.