HC Deb 17 May 1984 vol 60 c266W
Mr. Forth

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he anticipates a liquid milk deficit in the United Kingdom in 1984 or 1985.

Mr. MacGregor

Sales of liquid milk, which have been slowly declining since the mid-1970s, represent less than 50 per cent. of dairy production. With quota levels in 1984 and 1985 above 1981 production levels, I do not anticipate a liquid milk deficit.