HC Deb 25 November 1946 vol 430 c195W
38. Mr. Raikes

asked the Minister of Food the latest figures for the number of food ration books issued in the city of Liverpool.

Mr. Strachey

The number of ration hooks issued in the county borough of Liverpool at 31st July for the rationing year 1946–47 was 757,377. As expectant mothers are entitled to a child's ration book in addition to their own adult book, the number of persons holding ration books was 748,192.