HC Deb 20 December 1973 vol 866 c356W
Mr. Wingfield Digby

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the latest figure for a rise or fall in milk production.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

Sales of milk off farms in the United Kingdom in the eight months ended November 1973 are estimated to be 2,058 million gallons compared with 2,029 million gallons for the same period last year. Over the year ending 31st March 1974 total sales are expected to be slightly less than in 1972–73.