HC Deb 11 November 1954 vol 532 c1373
1. Sir L. Ropner

asked the Minister of Agriculture to what extent, up to the latest convenient date, subsidies to the agricultural industry are running in excess of, or less than, the amount estimated.

The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries (Mr. Heathcoat Amory)

I cannot yet say what, if any, Supplementary Estimate may be required.

Mr. T. Williams

In the meantime, will the Minister look at the profits of millers and bacon factories to see how they have gained as a result of these subsidies over the past 12 months?

Mr. Amory

I do not know whether the right hon. Gentleman can tell me how I can see the profits of these traders, or whether he has any advice to give me on that point.