HC Deb 28 March 1955 vol 539 c25
49. Commander Scott-Miller

asked the Minister of Food the consumption of sugar in the latest 12 months for which figures are available; and how this compares with consumption in the 12 months immediately before derationing.

Dr. Hill

About 2,580,000 tons (raw value) in the 12 months to the end of February, 1955, compared with 2,150,000 tons in the 12 months immediately before derationing.

Commander Scott-Miller

Does not my hon. Friend agree that this is another example of where, when a commodity has been taken off control, it has not necessarily meant that there is less of it?

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