HC Deb 09 April 1962 vol 657 c84W
77. Mr. Awbery

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the cost of producing and destroying the 2,000,000 pints of milk; and if he will take steps to process any surplus and distribute it among under-nourished people of other countries.

Mr. Vane

No skim milk has been wasted this year. The cost of producing skim milk cannot be easily assessed, because it is a by-product of butter and cream manufacture. As regards the second part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 5th April.