HC Deb 31 July 1953 vol 518 cc226-7W
Mr. Gower

asked the Minister of Food how many gallons of milk were purchased on his behalf by the Milk Marketing Board in Glamorgan during the last 12 months; and how this figure compares with the two previous years.

Major Lloyd George

In the financial year 1952–53, about 15.4 million gallons and for the two previous years about 15.6 and 14.9 million gallons respectively.

Mr. Gower

asked the Minister of Food how many gallons of milk were purchased on his behalf by the Milk Marketing Board in Wales during the last 12 months; and how this figure compares with the two previous years.

Major Lloyd George

In the financial year 1952–53, for Wales and Monmouthshire, about 182.8 million gallons and for the two previous years about 176.5 and 172.7 million gallons respectively.