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Motion made, and Question proposed,
That a sum not exceeding £173,424,216, be granted to His Majesty, to complete the sum necessary to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of March, 1948, for the salaries and expenses of the Ministry of Food; the cost of trading services including certain subsidies; and sundry other services." [Mr. Strachey.]