§ 72. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received from the bakery industry to be allowed to increase the price of bread by another 2d. per loaf; and whether, in the light of 295W the last increase in February, he will refer this to the National Board for Prices and Incomes before giving a decision.
§ Mr. HoyThe major plant bakers cooperate with my Department by giving early warning of proposed price increases on bread. We are in regular touch with them about matters affecting their costs and prices but cannot at this stage comment on reports about the possibility of any increase in bread prices.