HL Deb 22 May 1974 vol 351 c1533WA
BARONESS YOUNG

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the estimated financial benefit per week to the average family in the United Kingdom of the present subsidies on bread, milk and butter respectively.

BARONESS YOUNG

also asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the estimated financial benefit per week to the average family in the United Kingdom of the present subsidies on cheese.

LORD JACQUES

The estimated weekly savings for the average family of two adults and two children are as follows:

Bread, 8p.

Milk, 38p.

Butter, 8¼p.

Cheese, 5¼p.