Food Price Increases (Announcement)

HC Deb 18 November 1953 vol 520 c165W

72. Mr. George Craddock

asked the Minister of Food why increases in butter, cooking fats, margarine and sugar were announced by his Department on 6th August, 1953, and Parliament not informed prior to 30th July.

Dr. Hill

As the hon. Member was told on 26th October, the announcement was made at the earliest practicable moment.