I. The new schedule and the cost of living index. 2. It will be convenient to begin by attempting to estimate the extent to which, in the absence of subsidies or changes in distributors' margins, the schedule authorised for 1939-40 will cause an increase in the cost of living. The following table which has been drawn up by the Ministry of Food shows (a) the changes in retail prices consequential upon the new order and (b) the resultant changes in the cost of living index. Increase in Price Cost-of-Living Points.
- Civil Defence Region
- Nationwide
- Collection ID
- CAB71
- Document Reference
- CAB 71/1/59
- Document Types
- Memorandum
- File Reference
- CAB 71/1
- Former Department Reference
- LP(40) 26
- Identifier
- 10.1080/wtss.cab71.000001.059
- Keywords
- Agricultural Production Agriculture Bacon Beef Bread Cereals Cost of Living Dairy Distribution Flour Food Supplies Land Usage Livestock Meat Milk Mutton Pork Potatoes Price Controls Prices Sheep Subsidies Sugar Vegetables
- Language
- English
- Organizations Discussed
- Lord President's Committee
- Pages
- 12
- Published in
- United Kingdom
- Themes
- Rationing Supply Agriculture Food Supply Licensing Price Control
