§ Mr. Petherickasked the Minister of Food whether he will state, in prounds per quarter, the meat ration for civilians in the case of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, the U.S.A., France and the Argentine.
§ Mr. MabaneIn view of the different system of rationing in operation in the countries mentioned by my hon. Friend, it is not possible to provide comparative figures as he suggests. As regards total consumption as distinct from rations, I would refer my hon. Friend to the Reports of the Consumption Level Inquiries in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom which have already been published. I am not in a position to supply similar information in respect of Australia, France or the Argentine.
§ Mr. Petherickasked the Minister of Food whether he will state in pounds per quarter the meat ration for members of the Forces in the case of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, the U.S.A., France and the Argentine.
Sir J. GriģģI have been asked to reply. While they are in this country the United Kingdom and Canadian troops draw ration scales which provide 25½ lb. of boneless meat a quarter. I regret that I have no official information about the amount of meat eaten by Australian, American, Franch and Argentine troops.