HC Deb 19 May 1947 vol 437 cc200-1W
44. Mr. Spence

asked the Minister of Food the aggregated sterling value of retail butchers' permits in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland at the latest available date, when the figures were computed for the following types and groups, namely, multiple retailers, private retailers and co-operatives in Groups I, II, III, IV and general butchers.

Mr. Strachey

The total wholesale value of retail butchers' permits in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland was approximately £2,860,000 at the beginning of this month. I regret that I am not clear as to what information the hon. Member seeks in the latter part of his question.