§ Mr. Allighanasked the Minister of Food the total quantities of foodstuffs that have been sent for free distribution to the people of Gravesend and elsewhere throughout this country from the Dominions, indicating the different donor countries.
§ Mr. StracheyThe following table sets out the total quantities of gift foods sent 71W from abroad for free distribution in this country. Two hundred and twelve cases
Country. Number of cases of various foods (average weight per case 50–60 lb.). Other Gifts Africa: Kenya … … … … 7,546 17 Bags Marjoram Northern Rhodesia … … … … 8,246 Southern Rhodesia … … … … 23,151 4,907 Hinds Beet 3,507 Quarters Beef 4,558 Pigs 316 Sides Bacon Tanganyika … … … … 66 Union of South Africa … … … … 95,464 5,379 Pigs 1,333 Sides Bacon Australia: New South Wales … … … … 120,044 Queensland … … … … 57,731 South Australia … … … … 61,107 Victoria … … … … 157,035 Western Australia … … … … 32,519 Australian Red Cross … … … … 10,554 Canada … … … … 88,385 New Zealand … … … … 15,568 796 Lambs 78 Carcases Wild Pork 6½ Tons Meat Tasmania … … … … 6,389 British West Indies … … … … 2,547 Chile … … … … 612 Ecuador … … … … 28 Fiji … … … … 1,884