HC Deb 02 May 1949 vol 464 c34W
26. Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Food what would be the annual cost of adjusting by ld. a lb. the producers' price for home-killed cattle, excluding bulls, cows and calves for veal.

Dr. Summerskill

On the assumption that the hon. Member means ld. a lb. dressed carcase weight the extra cost in the current financial year is estimated at about £3,100,000.

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