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Food Subsidies And Personal Expenditure

Volume 487: debated on Tuesday 8 May 1951

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51.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the average weekly cost per person for food subsidies; and what is the estimated amount spent weekly per person on drink, tobacco and gambling combined.

Approximately 3s. 2d. and 18s. 10d., respectively. The latter figure is based on the estimated gross expenditure in January, and excludes winnings.

After deducting an amount for winnings, does not the Chancellor think it seems to suggest that we have a wrong sense of values? Ought not something to be done about it?