HC Deb 21 June 1973 vol 858 c182W
33. Mr. Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a further statement on the arrangement to sell butter at a reduced price to the categories of pensioners indicated in his previous announcement.

Sir K. Joseph

Regulations implementing the arrangements were laid before Parliament on 12th June. The scheme will start on 2nd July. Beneficiaries will be entitled to two tokens a month, each valid for the purchase of half a pound of butter at 5p less than the normal price.