HC Deb 05 December 1949 vol 470 c1522
34. Commander Galbraith

asked the Minister of Food to state, in relation to retail butchers, what figures he allowed on the estimated annual turnover of £243 million, in respect of adjustment of stocks, purchases and expenses, to arrive at a net profit figure of £16,250,000.

Dr. Summerskill

The amount allowed for purchases, including the surcharge, is £190,750,000 per annum, and for expenses is £36 million per annum. No adjustments are made in respect of stocks.