§ Mr. Cledwyn Hughesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give the figures of sales of milk off farms for the 12 months ending 31st March, 1971; how this compares with the previous year; and what was the figure for 1964.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartSales of milk off farms in the United Kingdom were 2.1 per cent. higher in 1970–71 than in 1969–70. The figures are:
Year Ending 31st March Million Gallons 1964 … … … 2,359 1970 … … … 2,609 1971 … … … 2,663
§ Mr. Cledwyn Hughesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give the figures of production of milk for fresh cream for the year ending 31st March, 1971, stating how this compares with the previous year; and the figure for 1964.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartThe volume of milk used for fresh cream in the United Kingdom was 5.8 per cent. greater in 1970–71 than in 1969–70. The figures are:
Year Ending 31st March Million Gallons 1964 … … … 89 1970 … … … 155 1971 … … … 164