a closure is provided for an opening to a container interior . the closure has a base for attachment to the container at the opening and defines a discharge aperture communicating with the opening . a lid is hingedly connected to the base for movement between a closed position occluding the aperture and an open position away from the aperture . a manually releasable latch is defined cooperatively by the base and lid to hold the lid closed . the lid has an outwardly projecting engaging member whereby the user can release the latch and apply a force to the member to lift the lid via the member .