§ 46. Mr. Carterasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what impact she expects food subsidies to have on food prices during the next 12 months.
§ Mr. MaclennanIt is estimated that the saving on the Index of Retail Food Prices resulting from the subsidies already announced on milk, butter and bread will be about 3½ per cent. I cannot at this268W stage anticipate the savings that may result from new subsidy schemes for other basic foods.