HC Deb 09 February 1982 vol 17 c309W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what effect the direct selling of milk by farmers to the consumer has on the milk market.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

Direct sales by producer-retailers have long been a feature of the arrangements for marketing milk in this country, and have contributed to the maintenance of the doorstep delivery system and liquid milk consumption, particularly in the more remote areas.