HC Deb 14 July 1947 vol 440 cc2-3W
25. Mr. Shawcross

asked the Minister of Food how many ration books were held by individuals resident in the borough of Widnes in December, 1939, and December, 1946, respectively.

Mr. Strachey

The estimated civilian population in the borough of Widnes was 41,540 in December, 1939, and 45,850 in December, 1946. All these people would have held ration books on those dates.