HC Deb 12 April 1920 vol 127 c1377
22. Mr. CLOUGH

asked the Minister of Food how much perishable food imported from abroad has been destroyed in the last three months owing to its having become unfit for human consumption; and if he will state the ports at which this destruction has occurred?

Mr. PARKER

No precise information can be given as to the quantity of foodstuffs condemned at the ports as unfit for human consumption during the last three months, but the Food Controller has no reason to suppose that it is in excess of the normal.

Captain TERRELL

What is "normal"?

Mr. PARKER

I am afraid the hon. Member must put that question down on the Paper.