§ 43. Mr. THORNEasked the President of the Board of Trade the present selling price of standard graded flour per 1963 280 pounds; and if he is aware that the London Flour Millers' Association are adding an additional 2s. 9d. per 280 pounds on account of the wheat subsidy?
§ Dr. BURGINThe present price of standard grade flour in the home counties as announced by the London Flour Millers' Association is 24s. per 280 lbs., 6d. to Is. less delivered within the London district. I understand that actual selling prices are normally less than the published price. The price is subject to the addition of the quota payment which millers and importers of flour are required to make to the Wheat Commission under the provisions of the Wheat Act, 1932, and which is at present 2s. 9d. per sack of 280 lbs.
§ Mr. THORNEDoes that not prove that this wheat subsidy is going to be paid by the consumer?
§ Dr. BURGINIt proves that the wheat subsidy, being a disbursement, is at present shown as a separate addition to the price.