HC Deb 11 February 1930 vol 235 cc243-4W
Captain WATERHOUSE

asked the President of the Board of Trade the quantity and value of raw wool, greasy and scoured, exported from and imported

any calculations have been made showing by how much increased rate: and taxes have added to the price of the 4-lb. loaf?

Mr. W. GRAHAM

The price of the loaf is dependent upon many factors besides that of the price of wheat, among which the more important are milling and baking costs which have undoubtedly increased since 1914. I am not aware of any special investigation of the factor of rates and taxes. I would add that the price of the 4-lb. loaf in the London area was reduced from 9d. to 8½d. yesterday.