§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what estimate his Department has made of the amount of bread which is thrown away in the United Kingdom in a year, its value, and the number of calories it represents.
§ Mr. HoyThis Department has not made an estimate of the amount of bread which is thrown away in the United Kingdom. A reliable estimate would necessitate a widespread survey involving considerable expenditure of money and effort and my right hon. Friend feels unable to authorise this.