HC Deb 26 November 1947 vol 444 c1989
61. Mr. D. Marshall

asked the Minister of Food what is the percentage allowed as food wastage when calculating that the average calorie intake today is 2,700 calories.

Mr. Strachey

I would refer the hon. Member to the report on "Food Consumption Levels in the United Kingdom" (Cmd. 7203), and in particular to Appendix A where the question of wastage is dealt with. Wastage has already been excluded from the figures.

Mr. Beswick

Is the Minister aware that at Gravesend yesterday canvassers for the Conservative candidate were offering rump steaks for breakfast if the Conservative was elected, and is the wastage—

Mr. Deputy-Speaker

I do not think that that matter arises from this Question.

Mr. Gallacher

They knew that they would not have to meet that promise.