HC Deb 28 October 1947 vol 443 c80W
70. Mr. Scott-Elliot

asked the Minister of Food what proportion of the present meat ration is home produced and what are the respective proportions of mutton and beef.

Dr. Summerskill

At present, when supplies of home-produced meat are at their peak, they represent about three-quarters of the meat ration. Over a whole year the percentage is only about 43 per cent. The total meat ration is made up of about 25 per cent. mutton and 75 per cent. beef.