§ 26. Mr. Fryasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are the latest estimates of the percentage of milk production that is taken up by human consumption.
§ Mr. BishopIn the 12 months ended September this year 58 per cent. of all milk sold through the Milk Marketing Boards was used for human consumption in the form of liquid milk. The remaining 42 per cent. was used in the manufacture of butter, cheese and other milk products mainly for human consumption.
§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food by what percentage the costs of milk production have increased during the last 12 months.
§ Mr. BishopThe information requested is not available. Aggregate cost changes for agriculture as a whole are assessed annually and will be announced as part of the conclusions of the 1975 Annual Review.