HC Deb 21 June 1948 vol 452 c105W
Mr. McCorquodale

asked the Minister or Food if he will make a statement on the freeing of the sale of milk in recent weeks; and the reason for the re-imposition of the ration.

Mr. Strachey

As a result of favourable weather and other conditions, seasonal production increased rapidly this year and sufficient milk became available both for unrestricted liquid consumption and for essential manufacture. At the end of May supplies began to fall, and as it became impossible to meet all demands we had to impose restrictions again.