§ 49. Sir W. Smithersasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent the increased prices to be paid to the farmers and other factors will increase the amount of the food stabilisation subsidy; and what is now the estimated total for this financial year.
§ The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Dalton)I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Newbury (Mr. Hurd) last Thursday.
§ Sir W. SmithersIn view of the food situation, would it not be of more help to the country if prices were allowed to find their own level, when the law of supply and demand would settle these things?
§ Mr. DaltonThat is not the view of the Government.