HC Deb 10 February 1947 vol 433 c1382
60. Sir W. Smithers

asked 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. Dalton

Utility clothing, £14,500,000; and leather, £17,500,000.

Sir W. Smithers

Will 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. Dalton

Clear statements to all these questions are repeatedly given, in every possible form of combination, when the hon. Member puts down his Questions.

Sir W. Smithers

The right hon. Gentleman did not give a clear answer.