§ 60. Mr. Keenanasked the Minister of Food, why the cost of National Milk Cocoa was increased on 1st July last from 6s. 9d. per 6 lb. container to 10s. 3d., and from 18s. 4d. per 20 lb. container to £1 10s.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe price of National Milk Cocoa was increased by 7d. per lb. on 1st July, 1947, to cover increased costs of materials and manufacture.
§ Mr. KeenanIs it the full economic cost which is now being charged in the new price?
§ Dr. SummerskillThere was a temporary subsidy which covered the period of price negotiations.