HC Deb 04 August 1947 vol 441 c990
70. Mr. Eric Fletcher

asked the Minister of Food why, in view of the shortage of bacon in this country, it is still his policy to export quantities abroad.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food (Dr. Edith Summer-skill)

Apart from small quantities to Malta and Gibraltar, exports of bacon are not and will not be allowed until supplies are greatly improved.