§ Mr. Heathcoat Amoryasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that many dairymen are now finding themselves unable to deliver milk on Sundays; and what action he proposes to take to ensure the continuation of this service.
§ Mr. StracheyI am aware that dairymen in certain parts of the country are refusing to deliver milk on certain days of the week with a view to reducing their costs of distribution. I strongly deprecate such action as it has little regard for the needs of expectant mothers and very young children who should receive a daily supply of fresh milk. The margin allowed to distributors retailing milk was recently increased temporarily to assist them in their present difficulties which have been enhanced by a shortage of supplies for16W liquid consumption and I am looking to the trade to maintain the high standard of the service they have hitherto given to the public.