§ Mr. George Rodgersasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement relating to the cost of milk purchased through vending machines and the regulations governing such transactions.
§ Mr. BishopThe costs of operating milk vending machines can be significantly higher than those incurred in relation to sales on delivery rounds or through shops. Milk sold through vending machines is exempted from the maximum retail prices laid down under the Milk (Great Britain) Order 1971, as amended.