§ Major Carverasked the Minister of Agriculture whether, in view of the fact 1071W that the present low price received by farmers for milk is largely due to the fact that milk is sold for manufacturing purposes at less than 7d. per gallon and below the cost of production, he will take steps to protect the manufacturers of milk products to such an extent against foreign competition that they can pay a more adequate price for the milk which they obtain from British producers?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonProvision is at present made under the Milk Acts, 1934 to 1938, for financial assistance to the milk industry if the price of milk used for manufacture into butter and cheese falls below certain levels. As regards future action, I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the relevant provisions of the Milk Industry Bill, which was introduced yesterday.