§ 29. Mr. John Wellsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has had in recent weeks from milk producers in Kent and elsewhere; and what action he proposes to take in consequence.
§ Mr. GodberSince December I have received over 100 letters from hon. Members and milk producers throughout the country about the problems facing dairy farmers. In my replies I have explained that these matters are being fully examined in the annual review. Any action necessary will be taken in the light of the conclusions reached.
§ 31. Mr. Charles Morrisonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what forecast he has made of trends in milk production until the end of 1974.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartIt is particularly difficult to make forecasts at the present time, and this is one of the issues being considered in the annual review.
§ 42. Mr. Fryasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will 366W take action to alleviate the problems facing milk producers in Northamptonshire.
§ 52. Mr. Evelyn Kingasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in the light of the recent statement by the Chairman of Dorset NFU, a copy of which has been made available to him, indicating the financial difficulties of Dorset milk farmers, he will take immediate action to assist in this matter.
§ Mr. GodberI fully recognise the problems facing all dairy farmers at this time. They are being fully examined in the annual review and any action necessary will be taken in the light of the conclusions from the review.
§ 51. Mr. Hardyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will take immediate action to ensure that the supply of home-produced milk and milk products will not be reduced.
§ Mr. GodberThe situation and prospects in the milk sector are being considered at the annual review which is now in progress. I shall announce the outcome as soon as possible.