HC Deb 20 March 1953 vol 513 cc45-6W
Mr. Wood

asked the Minister of Food what quantity of sugar is allotted annually to manufacturers and consumers, other than to jam and preserve makers, to bakers and cake makers, to chocolate and sugar confectioners, and to domestic users.

Major Lloyd George

The following amounts of sugar were allocated in 1952 to the users named below:

'000 Tons Refined Value
Syrup and treacle 78.0
Biscuits 46.4
Brewing 44.9
Soft drinks 29.2
Canning 20.5
Condensed milk 20.1
Bakers' prepared materials 13.5
Medicinal preparations 13.2
Table jellies 12.5
Ice cream and I.C. powder 9.7
Coffee essence 7.2
Candied peel and glace fruits 4.8
Cake and flour mixtures 4.8
Cider 4.5
Breakfast cereals 3.7
Beekeepers 3.3
Pickles and sauces 3.3
Lemonade powder 3.3
British wines 2.9
Medicated sugar confectionery 1.8
Miscellaneous trades 18.2
Catering establishments 119.0

NOTE: The above quantities do not include allocations in respect of exports.