§ Mr. Sharpasked the Minister of Food which are the main ports handling meat imported for consumption in the West Riding of Yorkshire; what is the approximate proportion coming through London; and why this week's meat ration will include only 6d. worth of carcase meat.
§ Mr. StracheyAbout 55 to 60 per cent. of our meat supplies are imported through London and about 25 per cent. through Liverpool, the balance being spread over other ports including Hull. The West Riding of Yorkshire, in common with most other parts of the country, depends largely on London or Liverpool for its supplies of imported meat. The supplies of carcase meat available for the week ending 3rd July were insufficient to provide more than a 6d. ration.