HC Deb 11 December 1968 vol 775 c159W
115. Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how much chicken per head of the population has been consumed in Scotland in the last year for which figures are available; and if he will give comparable figures for beef, mutton and pork.

Mr. Ross

Household consumption of poultry meat in Scotland in 1967, as estimated in the National Food Survey, was 2. 40 ounces per person per week. Corresponding figures for beef and veal, mutton and lamb, and pork were 9. 98 ounces, 2. 59 ounces and 0.96 ounces respectively.