§ 27. Mr. George Thomasasked the First Lord of the Admiralty what increase he anticipates in the food bill for the Royal Navy, following upon the reductions in food subsidies.
§ Commander NobleThe actual price increases and effective dates have not been announced and, at present, I cannot give an estimate of the full increase in the food bill, except for bread and flour, the additional cost of which will be approximately £120,000 a year.
Mr. DugdaleWill the hon. and gallant Gentleman assure the House that there will be no reduction in sailors' rations consequent upon this increase in prices?
§ Commander NobleYes, I think I can give that assurance.