HC Deb 16 October 1952 vol 505 cc36-7W
Mr. F. Willey

asked the Minister of Food how much he expects to recoup towards the reduction of the food subsidy during the year 1952–53 by the recent increase in the cost of margarine.

Major Lloyd George

About £4 million at the current level of distribution.

Mr. F. Willey

asked the Minister of Food how much he expects to recoup towards the reduction of the food subsidy during the year 1952–53 by the recent increase in the cost of butter.

Major Lloyd George

About £5 million at the current level of distribution.

Mr. F. Willey

asked the Minister of Food how much he expects to recoup towards the reduction of the food subsidy during the year 1952–53 by the recent increase in the cost of cooking fats.

Major Lloyd George

About £1½ million, including lard, at the current level of distribution.

Mr. F. Willey

asked the Minister of Food how much he expects to recoup towards the reduction of the food subsidy during the year 1952–53 by the recent in the cost of bacon.

Major Lloyd George

About £17 million at the current level of distribution.

Mr. F. Willey

asked the Minister of Food how much he expects to recoup towards the reduction of the food subsidy during the year 1952–53 by the recent increase in the cost of cheese.

Major Lloyd George

About £1¾ million at the current level of distribution.

Mr. F. Willey

asked the Minister of Food how much he expects to recoup towards the reduction of the food subsidy during the year 1952–53 by the recent increase in the cost of sugar.

Major Lloyd George

About £4 million at the current level of distribution.

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