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Mr. Leach
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware that large numbers of consumers of milk detest pasteurised milk; that millions of children in this country have been healthily reared on untreated milk; that there is a considerable amount of evidence available to show that the recent increase in tuberculosis has nothing whatever to do with the milk supply; and whether, in view of these facts he will ensure to all milk consumers who desire to have fresh untreated milk, satisfactory supplies of the milk of their choice?
Mr. Mabane
As I indicated to the hon. Member for Consett (Mr. David Adams) on 7th April, my Noble Friend hopes shortly to be in a position to make an announcement of policy in this matter.