HC Deb 14 November 1945 vol 415 cc2115-6
60. Lieutenant Shepherd

asked the Minister of Food the maximum prices which may be charged for whisky, gin and beer when served with a meal in a restaurant.

Sir B. Smith

As a tabular statement is involved, I will, with permission, circulate the answer in the OFFICIAL Report.

Following is the statement:

The following are the maximum prices which are laid down in the schedule to the Foods (Meals in Establishments) Order (S.R. and O. 1942 No. 909) and which may be charged for whisky, gin and beer when served with a meal in a catering establishment:

Beverage At the rate of
s. d.
Whisky 8 9 per gill
Gin 8 9 per gill
Beer, Draught 1 1 per Imperial half pint.
Beer, Bottled 1 7 per Imperial or reputed half pint.