§ 60. Sir W. Smithersasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what articles of food and other commodities are not included in the £364,000,000 subsidy; and what is their respective cost to the taxpayer.
§ Mr. DaltonUtility clothing, £14,500,000; and leather, £17,500,000.
§ Sir W. SmithersWill the Chancellor of the Exchequer give a clear statement as to what extent the taxpayers are subsidising the food prices, and to what extent the purchasing power of the pound sterling is being upheld by the Government?
§ Mr. DaltonClear statements to all these questions are repeatedly given, in every possible form of combination, when the hon. Member puts down his Questions.
§ Sir W. SmithersThe right hon. Gentleman did not give a clear answer.