§ 67. Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Food if he is aware that broccoli are being retailed at 4s. each and turnips at 1s. each; if he will give the. average price paid to the primary producers of these goods; and if any steps are to be taken to control the retail prices in the future.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe latest reports I have covering England and Wales are for the week ending 1st March. These reports show that the average retail price for broccoli was 1s. 1½d. per lb. and for turnips 3d. per lb. During the same period the most usual price to the primary producer was 70s per cwt. or 7½d. per lb. for broccoli and 14s. to 19s. per cwt. or an average of about 1¾d. per 1b. for turnips. Supplies are, of course, much restricted owing to the weather and I have arranged for the issue of an open general licence which will come into operation today for the importation of broccoli, cauliflowers cabbages and leeks.