§ 42. Wing-Commander Hulbertasked the Minister of Food the total amount of food subsidies now being paid at the last convenient, date.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe best estimate we can make at present is that given by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his Budget speech, £392 million for 1947–48.
§ Wing-Commander HulbertWhile congratulating the hon. Lady on at least being sartorially Conservative, may I ask her by what amount this could be reduced if her Department abandoned the idea of bulk buying?
§ Dr. SummerskillThat is a hypothetical question.