HC Deb 08 December 1948 vol 459 c390
55. Mr. Turton

asked the Minister of Food what amount of tea is required to meet a year's domestic tea ration of 2 oz. and 2½ oz. per week, respectively.

Mr. Strachey

The annual amounts of tea required to meet a 2 oz. and 2½ oz. domestic ration, with all the other requirements related to domestic rations of that size, are 410 million lb. and 510 million lb. respectively.

Mr. Turton

Can the Minister say what steps he is taking to get that amount of tea imported into the country?

Mr. Strachey

We are taking steps to import the maximum amount of tea we can procure and can afford to buy.