Mr. Amoryasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that the Milk Marketing Board are restricting applications for the post of milk recorder to candidates under 40 years of age; and whether he will suggest to the Board the desirability of raising this age limit in view of the importance of providing wider opportunities of suitable employment for those over 40.
Mr. T. WilliamsI am informed by the Milk Marketing Board that the duties of milk recorders are somewhat arduous as they are required to travel considerable distances by motor cycle and at early hours of the morning. For this reason22W the Board normally limits recruitment to men between the ages of 21 and 40 years, although there is no bar to the appointment of older men if they are suitable for the work.