HC Deb 09 June 1947 vol 438 c41W
6. Mr. Spence

asked the Minister of Food what was the amount of the subsidy for the year 1946 on canned meat, fresh arid frozen home produced meat, and fresh and frozen imported meat, respectively.

Mr. Strachey

The Ministry's accounts are prepared for financial years ending on 31st March. For the year ended 31st March, 1946, the subsidy on canned meat was £1.5 million, on home produced meat £24.6 million, and on imported carcase meat £6.4 million.