§ Mr. Sharpasked the Minister of Food what approximate supplies of bacon are expected during 1949 from the United Kingdom, Canada, Denmark, Eire, and 243W other sources, respectively; how these compare with 1948 supplies; and what approximate quantity is required to provide a 2 ozs. average weekly bacon ration during 1949 as well as supplies to canteens, etc., on the present scales.
§ Mr. StracheyEstimated supplies of bacon during 1948 are as follow:
1948 Tons United Kingdom … … 74,000 Canada … … 90,000 Denmark … … 22,500 Eire … … —— Holland … … 5,000 Hungary … … 1,400 Poland … … 10,000 In addition to the estimates of imports which I gave in reply to the hon. Member for Ripon (Mr. York) on 15th December we hope to obtain about 110,000 tons from United Kingdom production in 1949. A 2 oz. average weekly ration, together with supplies to canteens, etc., on the present scales, would require about 212,000 tons in 1949.