HC Deb 27 July 1961 vol 645 cc66-7W
11. Mr. Scott-Hopkins

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the average price of a side of prime home-killed beef sold by the wholesale trade from 1st May to the last convenient date; and what was the rate of subsidy for the same relative period.

Mr. Soames

The average of the monthly prices for English Long Sides at Smithfield Market from the 1st May to date has been 1s. 9d. per lb. The average rate of subsidy over that period has been 10.7d. per lb. deadweight.

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