Rationed Goods (Distribution) (Hansard, 6 December 1948)

HC Deb 06 December 1948 vol 459 cc5-6W 5W

§ 37. Mr. F. Noel-Baker
asked the Minister of Food whether he will give comparative figures of rationed foodstuffs distributed to consumers between October 6W and December, 1947, and the same quarter of this year.

§ Dr. Summerskill
The figures are:

DISTRIBUTION OF RATIONABLE COMMODITIES TO CONSUMERS IN UNITED KINGDOM

— 1947 October-December 13 weeks 1948 October-December 13 weeks (estimated)

Thousand Tons

Carcase Meat and Offal 430.3 422.1

Bacon and Ham 35.1 45.1

Margarine 95.2 106.1

Butter 52.5 67.0

Lard and Compound Cooking Fat 39.3 52.5

Cheese 52.1 45.1

Tea 43.3 55.5

Sugar 435.4 471.8

DISTRIBUTION OF RATIONABLE COMMODITIES TO CONSUMERS IN UNITED KINGDOM
—	1947 October-December 13 weeks	1948 October-December 13 weeks (estimated)
	Thousand Tons
Carcase Meat and Offal	430.3	422.1
Bacon and Ham	35.1	45.1
Margarine	95.2	106.1
Butter	52.5	67.0
Lard and Compound Cooking Fat	39.3	52.5
Cheese	52.1	45.1
Tea	43.3	55.5
Sugar	435.4	471.8