HC Deb 28 May 1919 vol 116 c1235W
Mr. KENNEDY JONES

asked the Food Controller if he can state what price, as compared with British wheat, ho is now paying for American wheat?

Mr. McCURDY

The average cost price of North American wheat purchased during the months February, March, and April was 97s. 6d. per quarter of 480 lbs. landed at ports in the United Kingdom. This price is subject to adjustment on the settlement of the accounts of the Inter-Allied Wheat Executive. The maximum price payable for British wheat is 76s. 6d. per quarter of 504 lbs.

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