HC Deb 12 May 1949 vol 464 c137W
Mr. Gammans

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is satisfied that the increase in the salaries of Government employees in St. Helena of 1s. a day is sufficient to cover the increased cost of living, in view of the fact that the food subsidies have now been abolished.

Mr. Creech Jones

Yes. I should however add that the subsidies on fats and flour have not been abolished, though they have been reduced.