§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is the price currently charged for bacon in the catering outlets of the Refreshment Department; what was the price charged one year ago on the same basis; and what account has been taken of the fact that the wholesale and retail price of bacon is now cheaper than one year ago.
§ Mr. Charles IrvingI have been asked to reply.
The price currently charged for a portion of English bacon in the cafeterias is 49p, the price charged one year ago was 43p. Any fluctuations in suppliers' price will be taken into account when all catering prices are next reviewed.