§ Mr. Thorneasked the Minister of Food how much tonnage of salami and other foreign sausage came into this country; on what dates was it received; how much has been sold to the consuming public; how much remains in stock held by the Government; and is this in good condition for the food of the people.
§ Mr. MabaneThe products to which my hon. Friend refers were received from the United States under Lend-Lease between February and May this year. Retail butchers were given the first opportunity of purchasing and bought considerably over half the total, but I have no means of ascertaining the amount sold by them to the public. The reply to the last part of the Question is "Yes, Sir."