Cakes and Pastries (Prices)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Food Supplies – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 9 June 1947.

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Photo of Mr James Callaghan Mr James Callaghan Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Transport) 12:00, 9 June 1947

Is my right hon. Friend aware that housewives do not find that the increase in prices is reflected in the increased quality of the cakes; secondly, does he know that it is credibly believed that the bakers are already making higher margins of profit than most other retail traders?