§ Sir A. Baillieasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food on what items of food the Government makes £10,000,000 profit annually?
§ Mr. MabaneThe profit of £10,000,000 per annum was referred to by my Noble Friend in another place on 14th July, 1942, and was an annual rate of profit based on the three months ended 31st March, 1942. The principal commodities concerned at that time were oils and fats, rise, cocoa and dried fruits. Since that382W period, such profits have declined substantially and now amount to between £2,000,000 and £3,000,000 per annum, the principal commodities now concerned being cocoa and oils and fats.