§ 18. Mr. D. Marshallasked the Minister of Food why it was found necessary on 2nd February last to raise the cost of living to the housewife by increasing the price of grade 11 salmon by 57 per cent. from 1s. 9d. to 2s. 9d. per tin.
§ Mr. StracheyPrices have had to be increased because, owing to decontrol, canned salmon cost us more in the United States this year.
§ Mr. MarshallWill the increase of price be shown in the cost-of-living index?
§ Mr. StracheyI would want notice of that question.