§ 47. Mr. Lewisasked the Minister of Food if he will give a list of the foods that have increased in price since October, 1951, and the amounts of such increases in each case to the latest date for which figures are available.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food (Dr. Charles Hill)I would refer the hon. Member to the replies given by my right hon. and gallant Friend to the hon. Member for Coat-bridge and Airdrie (Mrs. Mann) on 20th October and 12th November
§ Mr. LewisIf I remember that reply aright, it does not include the latest increases on 5th October. Can the Minister say why he cannot include the later increases? In view of the fact that the Government promised to bring down the cost of living, can he say when they will get cracking on this?
§ Dr. HillThe interim index, including the price increases on 5th October, will be published within a day or two.