HC Deb 30 June 1947 vol 439 c953
85. Mr. Spence

asked the Minister of Food if he will show for each main item of rationed food the percentage which is home produced.

Dr. Summerskill

As the answer contains a number of figures, I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer: The percentage of the total supply of each main item of rationed food which was provided from home production in the year to the end of June, 1947, is as follows:
Liquid milk 100
Eggs in shell 76
Carcase meat 44
Canned corned meat Nil
Bacon and ham 36
Cheese 12
Butter 7
Margarine, lard and compound cooking fat, less than 1
Sugar 27
Tea Nil
Flour 23