asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware that the price of butter is at present less than the cost of production; that the low price is seriously affecting the hill farmers in Wales; and what steps he proposes to take to secure a better return to these farmers?

As was stated in answer to a Question on the subject by my right hon. Friend the Member for South Molton (Mr. Lambert) on 24th January, it is not practicable to allow farmhouse butter to be sold in excess of the prescribed retail price of 1s.7d. per lb. without prejudicing the operation of the Control Scheme.