We are constantly being told the benefits of entering the Common Market, However, in a momemt of truth, George Brown admitted in an interview with French reporters (circulated by. Reuters on Monday, January 23rd.) that this is by no means the whole story, He agreed that Britain's cost-ofliving and balance of payments would both suffer, According to the French journal Realites, Mr. Brown said that after a "period of transition" there could be a-10 to 14 per cent rise in the cost of foodstuffs, which would mean an increase in the cost of living of between 2} and 34 per cent.
The WeekThe Week Vol. 7, No. 4, 26 January 1967
Brown: 14% Increase in Food Costs If Britain Enters
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