§ Mr. Lennox-Boydasked the Minister of Food what profit his Department made on sales of oils and fats to trade users in 1947–48, 1948–49 and 1949–50; and what percentage net profit on these sales these figures represent.
§ Mr. WebbDetails for all sales (two-thirds being for use in products other than food) are as follows:
Financial Year Approximate profit (£ million) Percentage of sales value Per cent. 1947–48 … … 15 19 1948–49 … … 13 16 1949–50 … … 7 9