HC Deb 05 April 1954 vol 526 cc3-4W
62. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Food the nutrient equivalent of food supplies per head per day moving into civilian consumption in the United Kingdom during 1953.

Dr. Hill

About 84 grams of protein including 44.3 grams of animal protein; 128 grams of fat; 385 grams of carbohydrate; and 3030 calories.

'000tons
— 1951 1952 1953
Margarine:
For the domestic ration and caterers 342.2 374.9 349.4
For trade users, Service supplies, ships' stores and exports 86.5 64.8 64.4
Total 428.7 439.7 413.8
Cooking Fats (including lard):
For the domestic ration and caterers 171.2 168.2 161.7
For trade users, Service supplies, ships' stores and exports 195.2 83.0 66.1
Total 276.4 251.2 227.8

provide for maturities at dates appropriate to the respective funds in pursuance of the general policy of adjusting the holdings in those funds.