HC Deb 21 February 1921 vol 138 c568W
Mr. HAYDAY

asked the Minister of Food if the price of flour has fallen 15s. per sack since November; and, if so, in view of the distress in the country due to unemployment, whether he proposes to take any action to secure a reduction in the price of bread?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

Since the 27th November the price of flour has been lowered by 17s. per sack of 280 lbs. This should be reflected by a fall of 2d. in the loaf, as bakers' stocks of higher priced flour become exhausted. It is not now feasible to impose a flat price all over the country.

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