HC Deb 26 June 1947 vol 439 c90W
82. Mr. Piratin

asked the Minister of Food what is the saving in subsidies as a result of the increased prices of cocoa, chocolate, milk and tea.

Dr. Edith Summerskill

The estimated savings in subsidies during the financial year 1947/48 are, for milk £15 million and for tea £6¼ million. There is no subsidy on cocoa or chocolate.