HC Deb 13 February 1973 vol 850 c320W
Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the price of milk paid to farmers for the years 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967 and 1972, respectively; and if he will compare these figures with the average cost of dairy feedstuffs for each of these years.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The following is the information requested:

Year ended 31st March Average Net price for milk received by wholesale producers in United Kingdom Average cost of dairy feedstuff's in Great Britain
p. per gallon £per ton
1951–52 15.0 N.A.
1956–57 14.8 34.8
1961–62 13.9 31.0
1966–67 16.2 34.1
1971–72 19.5 42.4
1972–73(estimate) 20.3 43.1 (April-Jan. only)