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30.
Mr. Sparks
asked the Minister of Food what items of food and confectionery have been reduced in price, at the nearest convenient date, by comparison with the year 1947; and by how much such retail prices have fallen.
Dr. Summerskill
I assume that my hon. Friend is referring to foods for which there is a controlled maximum price. The following is the list:
| Item | Reduction in controlled maximum price | |
| Canned Imported Fruit: | s. | d. |
| Size 1 can | 3 | |
| Size 2½ can | 6 | |
| Canned Tomatoes: | ||
| Size 3 can | ½ | |
| Size 10 can | 1 | 3 |
| Cheese: | ||
| Carre de l'est—per whole cheese | 3 | |
| Imported Jam: | ||
| Apricot—per 1½ lb. | 1 | |
| Nut Kernels: | ||
| Almonds—per lb. | 8 | |
| Cashews—per lb. | 1 | |
| Fruit: | ||
| Bananas—per lb. | 2 | |
| Pears—per lb. | 1 | |
| Sugar Confectionery—per lb. | 2 | |
| Toffees and Caramels—per lb. | 4 | |