HC Deb 22 March 1951 vol 485 cc2578-9
47. Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he will now make a statement on the results of the February price review.

52. Mr. E. Martin Smith

asked the Minister of Agriculture when the report of the February price review can be expected.

55. Mr. Lambert

asked the Minister of Agriculture on what dates since 1948 the guaranteed prices for farm produce were announced; and when he proposes to announce them this year.

Mr. G. Brown

In 1949 and 1950 guaranteed prices were announced on 17th and 23rd March respectively. The current review is not yet concluded, but my right hon. Friend hopes to announce the Government's decisions about future prices within a few days.

Mr. Hurd

When these prices are announced will they be accompanied by a statement of the essential facts on which the new prices are based?

Mr. Brown

Yes. My right hon. Friend has said that in due course a White Paper will be issued giving some, at any rate, of the essential data.

Mr. A. Lewis

Has my hon. Friend received information whether, in the event of an increase in the prices, the Opposition will start a "phoney" campaign for a reduction of prices, as they have done in other matters?