§ Mr. Johnstonasked the Minister of Agriculture, whether he can supply any figures showing the effect of the cheap milk supply schemes in the Rhondda and Jarrow upon the total consumption of milk in these areas; and whether the Milk Marketing Board and the dairymen distributors have, in fact, received an increased income as a result of the cheapened price of 1s. 4d. per gallon of milk in the Rhondda area?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonI am informed by the Milk Marketing Board that no figures are yet available as to the effect of the cheap milk schemes in Rhondda and Jarrow upon the total consumption of milk in those areas. On 29th May 6,358 persons were participating in the Rhondda scheme, the total consumption of milk under the scheme for May being approximately 152,000 pints; the corresponding figures for Jarrow are 1,412 person participating in the scheme on 29th May, the consumption of milk during May being approximately 34,000 pints. I understand that no reliable information is yet available on the points raised in the second half of the question.