§ Mr. Byersasked the Minister of Food what is the total quantity of milk sold off farms in England and Wales in the years 1945 and 1946, respectively; of these totals, how many million gallons in each year were used in the manufacture of butter, cheese and milk powder; and what quantity was sold as liquid milk.
§ Mr. StracheyThe information for which the hon. Member asks is as follows:
England and Wales. 1945. 1946. Million gallons. Million gallons. Quantities sold off farms 1,217 1,278 Quantities used in the manufacture of:— Butter 24.1 29.0 Cheese 42.1 47.7 Milk Powder 36.8 37.1 Other Milk Products 32.3 24.4 Quantities sold as liquid milk 1,082 1,140