Food Subsidies

Mr. Marten
asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if she will list the subsidised foods, showing the prices with and without the subsidy, and the extent to which the subsidies are provided direct by the United Kingdom or via EEC.

Mr. Maclennan
On the basis of data collected for the purposes of the General Index of Retail Prices on 14th January 1975 the information is as follows:--------------------------------------
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|Bread:                              |||
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|White 1¾ lb. Wrapped and sliced loaf|
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|White 14 oz. Loaf                   |
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|Butter, United Kingdom, per lb.     |
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|Cheddar cheese, per lb.             |
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|Flour, self raising, per 3 lb.      |
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|Liquid milk, per pint               |
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|Tea, medium priced, per ¼lb.        |
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