HC Deb 21 October 1953 vol 518 cc267-8W
86. Mr. Dodds

asked the Minister of Food the total consumption of full price liquid milk by the public in August, 1953; and what are the comparable figures for 1951 and 1952.

Dr. Hill

About 108 million gallons in 1953, and 110 and 112 million gallons in 1952 and 1951 respectively.

87. Mr. Dodds

asked the Minister of Food the average weekly milk consumption per person for the first six months of 1953; and how this compares with 1951 and 1952.

Dr. Hill

4.65 pints in 1953, and 4.73 and 4.83 pints in 1952 and 1951 respectively.