HC Deb 17 July 1941 vol 373 c727
42. Mr. Crowder

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food what is the approximate gross percentage of profit allowed to retailers of meat under the present scheme?

Major Lloyd George

After allowing for a loss in weight from cutting, shrinkage, etc., of 5 per cent. the gross percentage of profit allowed to retailers of meat under the present scheme is approximately 23 per cent. of sales.