HC Deb 27 January 1955 vol 536 c45W
69. Mr. Chetwynd

asked the Minister of Agriculture to what extent the landing price of cod has risen since decontrol of prices.

Mr. Amory

Under control the price for whole cod at first-hand sale was 4s. 9d. a stone. During 1951, the first full year after decontrol, the average price of cod at first-hand sale was 5s. 8d. a stone. During the first 11 months of 1954 it was 5s. 10d. a stone.