Scottish Beef, Aberdeenshire (Hansard, 27 July 1953)

§ 46. Mr. Spence
asked the Minister of Food what percentage of Scottish beef has been included in the meat ration in Aberdeenshire during the past six months.

§ Major Lloyd George
Approximately 57 per cent.

§ Mr. Spence
Can the Minister say how this compares with the percentage over the country as a whole?

§ Major Lloyd George
On the whole, I should say that it is rather better.

§ Mr. Hector Hughes
If this ridiculously small percentage is due to the inadequate and expensive transport from Aberdeen to the South, will the right hon. and gallant Gentleman get in touch with the Minister of Transport with a view to rectifying the situation?

§ Major Lloyd George
As a matter of fact, the percentage over the country as a whole is rather good. Aberdeen happens to be doing rather better.