HC Deb 18 December 1946 vol 431 c1956
49. Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

asked the Minister of Food whether the turkeys ordered by his Department from the Argentine will reach this country soon enough to be available for retail sale before Christmas.

The Minister of Food (Mr. Strachey)

Of the 3,650 tons ordered all but 650 tons should be here in time for Christmas, if two ships which are now on the way arrive as expected.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

Does that answer mean that the turkeys will not only be in this country but actually available in the shops?

Mr. Strachey

Yes, Sir, I think so. The ships are due to arrive on the 19th, and the turkeys should be distributed.