§ 45. Mr. Torneyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give details of price increases of imported meat since 19th June to date.
§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to what extent meat prices have increased in the last four months; and what representations he has received on the matter.
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§ Mr. PriorSince June average retail prices of home killed beef and pork have risen between 1d. and 3d. a lb; depending on the cut, while home killed lamb has fallen by about 2d. a lb. Retail prices of imported beef and lamb have risen by about 1d. a lb. I have received no general representations on this subject.