§ Mr. Turtonasked the Minister of Food how many applications for new catering licences were received and approved during 1946, 1947 and the four months ended 15th April, 1948, in the rural areas covered by the Thirsk, Easingwold, Kirbymoorside, Helmsley and Malton rural district councils, respectively, and how many licences were surrendered in the same periods in the same respective areas.
§ Dr. SummerskillCatering licences granted to commercial establishments and surrendered on closure of business between 16th January, 1946, and 15th April, 1948
his Department for the carriage by rail and road, respectively, of swedes and turnips from County Durham to the county of Kent.
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§ Dr. SummerskillThe rail rate was 18s. 5d. per ton. No swedes were sent from Durham to Kent by road.
§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Food how many tons of swedes and turnips of last year's crop have been wasted or sold at a loss by his Department; and what is the total loss to the taxpayer to date on swedes and turnips transactions of last year's crop.
§ Dr. SummerskillAbout 14,000 tons of swedes were sold at a loss by my Department and 30 tons proved unsaleable owing to deterioration. The total loss sustained on these transactions is approximately £54,000.