BEER AND SOFT DRINKS (SUGAR ALLOCATIONS)

HC Deb 14 November 1949 vol 469 c166W

31. Mr. Hastings

asked the Minister of Food what is the amount of sugar used annually in the manufacture of beer and soft drinks, respectively.

Mr. Strachey

The amount of sugar allocated this year to the Brewing Industry is 52,000 tons, and to the Soft Drinks Industry 32,000 tons.