HC Deb 12 February 1947 vol 433 cc368-9
58. Major Legge-Bourke

asked the Minister of Food why less tinned meat is to be obtained from Australia this year as compared with last year.

Dr. Summerskill

Our need for frozen meat is more pressing than our need for canned meats. We have asked Australia for less canned meat so that we can have more in frozen form.

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