HC Deb 19 March 1971 vol 813 c430W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what estimate he has made of the effect on consumption per head of sugar of the increased consumer price announced in the 1971 Annual Review.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

If the increase in the guaranteed price of sugar beet is fully passed on to consumers, it will amount to less than one-tenth of a penny per lb. of refined sugar. This is unlikely to affect consumption.