HC Deb 05 June 1928 vol 218 c5
4. Mr. SHORT

asked the President of the Board of Trade the total sum of public money expended to date in consequence of the appointment of the Food Commission?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

The cost of the Food Council to 31st May, 1928, excluding certain miscellaneous items such as postage, rent, telephones, heating, lighting, which are not readily available, has been £8,443.