§ 43. Mr. CLOUGHasked the Food Controller whether, in view of the rise in the price of bread, he proposes to initiate any propaganda to impress upon the public the need for stringent economy in the use of this commodity?
§ Mr. McCURDYIt is not proposed at present to undertake any special propaganda on this subject. I hope that the advance which must necessarily be made in the price of bread will itself act as a reminder of the need for economy.
§ Mr. MYERSIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that bread is still the staple diet of a large section of our population, and that any reduction in quantity or deterioratoin in quality is the short cut to starvation?
§ Mr. McCURDYYes, I think we are all aware of those facts.
65. Captain TUDOR-REESasked the Minister of Food what increase in the retail price of bread is probable in consequence of the reduction of the bread subsidy?
§ Mr. McCURDYI would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the answer given on Thursday, March 11th, to the hon. and gallant Member for East Lewisham.