§ 42. Mr, S. Shephardasked the Minister of Food what was the calorific value of rationed and points foods at the most recent date; and what were the comparative figures for the years 1944, 1945, 1946 and 1947, respectively.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe calories value of the foods at present on domestic rations plus the allowances of milk and eggs to a normal adult at the present time is approximately 740 calories a day. The figures for the same foods for December 1944, 1945, 1946 and 1947, are 730, 710, 720, 620, 740 respectively. In December, 1946, bread was rationed and in December, 1947, both bread and potatoes were rationed. Both these and also preserves have now been taken off the ration. The average quantity of points foods available has provided between 150 and 200 calories daily during these years.