HC Deb 27 June 1951 vol 489 c139W
50 and 51. Brigadier Clarke

asked the Minister of Food (1) how many welfare food vans are run by his Department; and the annual cost to the Exchequer;

(2) how many welfare food vans operate in the Greater London area.

Mr. F. Willey

Twelve vans, including one which operates in the Greater London area, are used to distribute welfare foods; but some of them are also used for other purposes. The total annual cost is about £3,700.