§ Mr. Nallyasked the Minister of Supply the average cost of battle dress slacks and blouse now being delivered to his Department, and the corresponding costs for the three preceding years.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussIn June, 1951, the average price for battledress trousers was 41 per cent. higher than in 1948. In 1949 it was 7 per cent. below and in 1950 27 per cent. above the corresponding figure for 1948. In 1951, 1949 and 1950 the average price for blouses was 50 per cent. above, 5 per cent. below and 32 per cent. above the 1948 figure, respectively. It is contrary to practice to disclose contract prices.