HC Deb 01 March 1954 vol 524 c835
40. Mr. F. Willey

asked the Minister of Food the estimated cost of the storage of his Department's stocks of sugar during the year 1953–54, made for the purposes of his original estimate, H.C. 92.

Dr. Hill

£380,000.

Mr. Willey

Can the hon. Gentleman explain why his right hon. and gallant Friend could not give this figure last week? Is he aware that it is really disturbing that a Minister should administer his Department in such appalling ignorance of what is happening about his Department and that otherwise I should not have asked this Question this week? Does the hon. Gentleman realise what a considerable loss the storage of sugar alone is causing to the taxpayer?

Dr. Hill

The hon. Member's thirst for figures is now satisfied by this answer.

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