§ Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what weight of loose tobacco for pipes and hand-rolled cigarettes he estimates was consumed in 1971, or the latest complete year for which figures are available.
§ Sir K. JosephEstimates for sales to the public during 1971 are as follows:
- Pipe tobacco—13.1 million lb. manufactured weight.
- Handroling tobacco—13.2 million lb. manufactured weight.
§ Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many cigars and how many cigarettes he estimated were smoked in 1971 or in the last complete year for which figures are available; and what weight of tobacco was involved in each case.
§ Sir K. JosephEstimates for sales to the public during 1971 are as follows:
per cent.; if this is in line with the Government's prices and incomes policy; if he will use his powers under the Counter-Inflation (Temporary Provisions) Bill to restore the former prices; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Sir K. JosephFor many years the fees charged by the General Register Office have been much less than the actual cost of the services provided. The Government therefore decided that this loss should be reduced by an increase in fees with effect from 1st October. Since this was before the present standstill in prices came into force no action is called for under the Counter-Inflation (Temporary Provisions) Act.