HC Deb 01 November 1948 vol 457 c18W
Mr. S. Shephard

asked the Minister of Food what would be the prices to the public of essential foods if the subsidies were removed completely; and if they were reduced by 25 per cent., 50 per cent. and 75 per cent., respectively.

Mr. Strachey

The following table shows the prices to the public of essential foods if the subsidies were completely removed; and if they were reduced by 75 per cent., 50 per cent. and 25 per cent. respectively.