HC Deb 24 November 1938 vol 341 c1956W
Mr. Kirby

asked the Minister of Agriculture what was the price of imported wheat for the months of October, 1937 and 1938; and the price of bread for the same periods?

Mr. W. S. Morrison

Following is the reply:

Average Prices of Imported Wheat and of Bread during the months of October, 1937 and 1938
Commodity. October, 1937. October, 1938.
Wheat (per cwt.):* s. d. s. d.
Australian … 10 8 6 8
Canadian … 12 2 6 4
Argentine … 10 11 6 1
Russian … 10 11 5 7
Bread (per 4 lb.)† … 0 9½ 0 8½
* Average prices at Bristol, Hull, Liverpool and London, ex store.
† Average retail prices at 1st November (Ministry of Labour Gazette).

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