asked the Minister for Supplies if he will state the average retail price of sugar per lb. for each of the years 1931-1938 inclusive.
Written Answers. - Price of Sugar.
The average retail price of sugar per lb. for each of the years 1931-1938 inclusive was as follows:—
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d. |
d. |
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1931 |
3¼ |
1935 |
3½ |
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1932 |
3 |
1936 |
3½ |
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1933 |
2¾ |
1937 |
3¼ |
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1934 |
3 |
1938 |
3¼ |
These prices are ascertained in connection with the quarterly compilation of cost-of-living figures, for which it is necessary only that the national average prices should correctly indicate the general trend.
asked the Minister for Supplies if he will state the import price per ton of sugar imported during each of the years 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, and 1938.
The following is the required information:—
Value of sugar imported.
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c.i.f. Value |
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Year |
(exclusive of Customs duty) |
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|
per ton |
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£ |
s. |
d. |
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1934 |
8 |
2 |
4 |
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1935 |
7 |
9 |
9 |
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1936 |
7 |
14 |
10 |
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1937 |
8 |
8 |
11 |
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1938 |
8 |
0 |
10 |