§ 53. Squadron Leader Sir Gifford Foxasked the Minister of Agriculture the cost per head per week of persons in hostels under his control last month; and how this figure compares with the cost for the same period 12 months ago.
Mr. T. WilliamsThe average cost in recent months has been about £1 15s. 9d. per head per week as compared with approximately £1 15s. in 1948. These figures are for operating costs, and do not include costs of providing and maintaining the hostels.
§ Sir G. FoxCan the Minister say how the cost of food comes into those figures?
§ Sir G. FoxWhat is the cost of food per week, separated from those figures?
Mr. WilliamsI believe the cost of food is included in this figure of £1 15s. 9d., as well as all the other domestic accommodation within the hostel.
§ 54. Sir G. Foxasked the Minister of Agriculture the cost of bread per week per head of people living in hostels under his control at the present time and a week prior to devaluation respectively.
Mr. T. WilliamsThe cost of bread per person in agricultural hostels averages 2s. 2d. per week at the present time, as compared with 1s. 9¾d. before devaluation.