HC Deb 25 November 1947 vol 444 c268W
85. Brigadier Mackeson

asked the Minister of Food how many dollars were spent on the purchase of chewing gum in North and South America between 1st November, 1945, and 1st November. 1947.

Dr. Summerskill

No dollars were spent on the purchase of chewing gum in North and South America between the period stated. Import licences totalling £389,695 were, however, issued during the period in question for the import of chewing gum base from the United States of America.

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