HC Deb 27 January 1943 vol 386 cc504-5W
Major York

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food the number of small retail milk businesses and producer-retailer milk rounds handling under 750 gallons per day that have changed hands in the period 1st January, 1942, to 31st December, 1942; and how many of these businesses have been transferred to the ownership of combine milk firms?

Mr. Mabane

The information is not readily available and I regret that labour is not available to compile the details required.

Major York

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he will take steps to prevent the wastage of food values by prohibiting the pasteurisation of tuberculin-tested milk, attested and accredited milk?

Mr. Mabane

My Noble Friend is advised that there is no significant loss of food values in the pasteurisation of milk. The suggestion made by my hon. and gallant Friend does not therefore arise.

Mr. Douglas

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food what percentage of the milk sold in London for domestic consumption is pasteurised?

Mr. Mabane

It is estimated that over 90 per cent. of the milk sold in London for domestic consumption is pasteurised.