HC Deb 28 March 1955 vol 539 c25
48. Mr. Fell

asked the Minister of Food the level of bacon consumption now, as compared with that during the last six months of control.

Dr. Hill

Consumption during the period January to June, 1954, averaged about 10,600 tons a week. Since decontrol the average weekly sales have been 10,700 tons.

Mr. Fell

Is my hon. Friend not very satisfied with this result of Conservative administration? Can he give some indication of how the price of bacon has moved during the past two years?

Dr. Hill

The average price of bacon since decontrol has fallen by 6d. a lb.

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