HC Deb 30 November 1953 vol 521 c761
44. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Food how much carcase meat he expects to receive from New Zealand this year.

Major Lloyd George

About 300,000 tons.

Mr. Willey

Can the right hon. and gallant Gentleman give the reason for the shortfall of 60,000 tons in the original estimate of what was expected to be received from New Zealand?

Major Lloyd George

I think that that fact can be entirely attributed to a very bad season.

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