§ Mr. Goronwy Robertsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is aware of the difficulties experienced by milk producers and producers of pig-meat in view of rising costs, especially of feeding stuffs; and what plans he has to assist them.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartI have nothing further to add to the reply given to the Question from the hon. Member for Manchester, Wythenshawe (Mr. Alfred Morris) on 16th October.—Vol. 861, c.94–6.]
§ Mr. Goronwy Robertsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what were the prices paid for milk to producers in 1955 and 1973 respectively; what were the average retail prices in those years; and what was the average price of feeding stuffs to milk producers in those years.
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§ Mr. Anthony StodartThe following is the information requested:
Year ended 31st March Averate net price for milk received by wholesale producers in United Kingdom p. per gallon Average cost of dairy feed-stuffs in Great Britian £ Per ton Average retail price of ordinary pasteurised milk p. per pint 1955–56 15.4 34.1 2.9 1972–73 20.2 50.5 5.3 1973–74 (forecast) 21.7 56.3 5.5 (April to September only)