§ 26. Mr. David Rentonasked the Minister of Food what is the present controlled price per pound of tinned turkey; and how many points are required to purchase it.
§ The Minister of Food (Mr. Strachey)The maximum retail price is 7s. and 20 points are required per pound.
§ Mr. RentonIs this offer of tinned turkey, at such high price in both points and money, the result of the Minister's bulk buying of turkeys experiment last year, and is he aware that the average housewife would prefer him to confine his attention to food items which are less costly and more necessary?
§ Mr. StracheyNo, Sir, it is not a result of that.
§ Mr. Edgar GranvilleMay I ask whether this price carries a subsidy from the Ministry of Food, and if that were withdrawn to what figure the price would be increased?
§ Mr. StracheyI would need notice of that question.
§ Mr. Douglas MarshallMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether these are the turkeys which he bought for Christmas 1946?
§ Mr. StracheyI have just been asked that question, if the hon. Member had listened, and the answer was "No."
§ Colonel Crosthwaite-EyreMay I ask the Minister from where these turkeys came?
§ Mr. StracheyI would need notice of that question.