§ Sir L. Lyleasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food the present cost of Manitoba wheat per ton, and the cost of purchasing the number of imported eggs which would occupy the same bulk area on board ship?
Major Lloyd GeorgeThe present cost of Manitoba wheat is approximately £11 per ton cost insurance and freight. The total c.i.f. cost of that quantity of imported eggs which would occupy the same cargo space is £19 9s.