HC Deb 30 November 1939 vol 355 c281W
Mr. Sutcliffe

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can state the expenditure on imported foodstuffs for the last available 12 months?

Mr. Stanley

During the 12 months ended October, 1939, imports of foodstuffs (including living animals for food and feeding stuffs for animals) retained in the United Kingdom were valued at £356,900,000. Beverages, with the exception of beer, wine and spirits, are included in this figure.