§ 36. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Food what are the present respective increases in the price of pre-packed oatflakes 5W and milling oats, compared with 1949; and to what extent the cost of packing affects the price of pre-packed oats.
Dr. HillI am advised that the present prices of popular brands of pre-packed oatflakes are on average about 58 per cent. above their level in November, 1949. The ex-farm prices of milling oats are about 20 per cent. above the controlled prices prevailing at that date. Packing costs now represent around 20 per cent. of total costs of production.