HC Deb 10 December 1964 vol 703 cc231-2W
Mr. Scott-Hopkins

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will now make a statement regarding the future of Channel Islands milk.

Mr. Peart

I cannot yet add to the reply I gave the hon. Member on 2nd December.

Mr. J. E. B. Hill

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the trend in the production of Channel Islands milk in the last three years; and what estimates he has of its current profitability in comparison with the production of milk from other dairy breeds.

Mr. Peart

I understand from the Milk Marketing Board that the quantities of Channel Islands milk sold under premium contract in the last three years were:—

Million gallons
1961–62 (October to September) 109
1962–63 (October to September) 110
1963–64 (October to September) 108 (provisional)

I am examining the available evidence on profitability and shall be making a statement as soon as possible.

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