HC Deb 02 March 1966 vol 725 c1270
5. Mr. Scott-Hopkins

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the total increase of cost related to Annual Price Review commodities attributable to wage increases in 1965–66.

Mr. Hoy

It is estimated that in a full year wage awards would increase costs on Review commodities by £14 million.

Mr. Scott-Hopkins

If the hon. Gentleman is able to answer this Question why could not he have answered the previous one? Does he not agree that this is a considerable increase—much more than has occurred in past years?

Mr. Hoy

There is some increase. It represents about £750,000 more than in each of the past two years.