§ Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of Food the total amount of subsidy paid on account of all livestock, meat and all animal products during 1946; and the total amount of subsidy for the same period for all other foods, with any details available.
§ Mr. StracheyThe financial accounts of the Ministry cover the year to 31st March. During the year to 31st March, 1946, food subsidies were as follow:
£ millions Meat and livestock including canned meat 32.50 Bacon and ham 3.00 Eggs and egg products 31.50 Milk excluding National Milk and Milk in Schools Schemes 18.50 Butter 8.75 Cheese 9.50 Other foods including Welfare Schemes 132.00 235.75 Acreage payments and fertilizer subsidies paid by other Departments 29.50 Total 265.25 Exact figures for the year to 31st March, 1947, are not yet available, although estimates can be given.