HC Deb 26 February 1947 vol 433 c279W
56. Mr. Digby

asked the Minister of Food why the English farmer only receives 1s. 4d. a lb. for surplus butter, when His Majesty's Government are prepared to pay a much higher price to Danish producers.

Dr. Summerskill

The price for surplus butter is low because we want farmers to sell their milk either for the liquid market or to creameries, so that it can be used to the best advantage in the national interest.

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