§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the average increase in the farm costs of producing those items covered by the annual price review in the years 1951–52 to 1963–64; what percentage of this 178W farmers recouped in the price reviews; and what were the comparable average figures for the years 1964–65 to 1968–69.
§ Mr. John MackieThe information is as follows:
Price Reviews Average increase in costs taken into account Average value of determinations as a per cent. of increase in costs 1951–52 to 1963–64 £21 million 37 1964–65 to 1968–69 £37 million 78