HC Deb 23 February 1944 vol 397 cc832-3
57. Mr. E. Walkden

asked the Minister of Food whether he can provide an estimate of the percentage ratio of each of the rationed foods which are consumed by the public off the ration in all catering establishments as distinct from the normal domestic supplies issued through a ration book.

Colonel Llewellin

As the reply contains a number of figures, I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Walkden

While thanking my right hon. and gallant Friend for the information he is about to give, may I ask whether it will include food provided for school feeding, Civil Defence canteens, and, in fact, every form of catering provided off the ration?

Colonel Llewellin

Yes, Sir, every form. It includes all industrial canteens, British Restaurants, ordinary restaurants, and even the dining room of the House of Commons.

Following is the statement:

The approximate percentages are:

Per cent.
Bacon … 6
Preserves … 7
Cheese … 7
Butter … 7
Cooking Fats … 9
Margarine … 10
Meat … 10
Sugar … 10
Tea … 11
Points Foods … 13

The figures include food consumed by residents in hotels, etc., who have to surrender their coupons, but it is not possible to estimate the proportion of the above percentages which is accounted for in this way.