§ 38. Mr. Chetwyndasked the Chancellor of the Echequer what will be the additional weekly cost per head of the increases in food prices proposed in his Budget.
§ Sir S. CrippsThe present weekly rations will cost just over 4d. per head more as a result of the increases in food prices proposed in my recent financial statement.
§ Mr. ChetwyndWould my right hon. and learned Friend appeal to the beer drinkers to give all the pennies they save on their pints to the housewives so that they can meet this additional cost?
§ Sir S. CrippsI have no doubt they will do that without my appeal.
§ Sir Frank SandersonMay I ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in the event of a break in food prices, which has already taken place in so many commodities, he would see that it is passed on to the consumer?
§ Sir S. CrippsPerhaps the hon. Gentleman would put that question on the Paper if he wishes it answered.