MEAT (REDUCED CONSUMPTION).

HC Deb 07 March 1917 vol 91 cc404-5W

Mr. PARTINGTON

asked whether there has been any reduction in the consumption of meat and bread since the date on which the Food Controller issued his appeal?

Captain BATHURST

Since the date of the Food Controller's announcement there has been a substantial reduction in the consumption of meat in London. The weekly supplies entering the London central markets were as follows:—

	Tons.
Average for five weeks, ending 3rd February (the date of the Food Controller's appeal)	6,927
Average for four weeks, ending 3rd March	5,793

Returns from country markets are being collected.

Information as to the consumption of bread is not yet available, but is being obtained.