HC Deb 09 November 1973 vol 863 c294W
Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what will be the effect on the Milk Fund of the Government's decision not to increase the retail price of milk.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

The Government's decision not to increase the retail price of milk for the present will mean a deficit in the Milk Fund in the financial year 1973–74 which will be met by the Exchequer. A Supplementary Estimate of £66 million will be presented in due course.