HC Deb 27 February 1958 vol 583 cc57-8W
77. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what factors caused the fall of 20,500,000 gallons in the consumption of full price fresh milk during 1957.

Mr. John Hare

The decline was probably due to a combination of factors, of which the most important appears to have been the mild weather, as in our experience consumption tends to be higher in cold weather. In addition, 1956 was a leap year and the extra day would account for 3½ million gallons.

84. Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Agriculture. Fisheries and Food what has been the amount of subsidy on milk and milk products paid to the Milk Marketing Board of England and Wales since 1st July, 1957.

Mr. John Hare

£3,750,000 in respect of the general milk subsidy. In addition, nearly £17 million has been paid to the Board under the National Milk Scheme, the Attested Herds Scheme and the National Milk Records.