HC Deb 17 February 1953 vol 511 cc124-5W
Mr. Lewis

asked the Minister of Food if he will publish in HANSARD a table showing for each four-weekly ration period since October, 1951, the amount by which deliveries of margarine to wholesalers fell short of, or exceeded, the estimated entitlement; the retail value of such margarine; and the number of domestic rations which it represents.

Major Lloyd George

The following table shows for each four-weekly ration period since October, 1951, the amount by which deliveries of domestic margarine to wholesalers fell short or exceeded the estimated entitlement; the retail value of such margarine and the number of rations which it represents.

and the number of domestic rations which it represents.

Major Lloyd George

The following table shows for each four-weekly ration period since October, 1951, the amount by which deliverles of domestic cooking fats (including lard) to wholesalers fell short or exceeded the estimated entitlement the retail value of such cooking

Four weeks ended Deficiency or excess of deliveries over entitlement Approximate Retail Value Approximate number of rations per week
Tons Tons £'000 '000
3rd November, 1951 640 100 2,865
1st December, 1951 70 10 330
29th December, 1951 460 70 2,045
26th January, 1952 700 100 3,135
23rd February, 1952 490 70 2,180
22nd March, 1952 130 20 600
19th April, 1952 980 150 4,410
17th May, 1952 330 50 1,480
14th June, 1952 860 130 3,830
12th July, 1952 1,270 190 5,695
9th August, 1952 1,360 200 6,115
6th September, 1952 1,510 230 6,785
4th October, 1952 800 120 3,575
1st November, 1952 2,980 500 13,330
29th November, 1952 780 130 3,480
27th December, 1952 (estimated) 1,180 200 5,270