HC Deb 27 January 1966 vol 723 c125W
118. Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what were the actual prices paid to farmers by the three Scottish Milk Boards in 1955 and 1965.

Mr. Ross

The average pool price per gallon paid to producers in the year ended 31st March, 1955, was 35.24 pence in the area of the main Scottish Board, 35.30 pence in the area of the Aberdeen Board and 36.35 pence in the area of the North Board. The corresponding figures for the year ended 31st March, 1965, were 37.70 pence, 36.34 pence and 40.85 pence.