Imported Mutton and Lamb (Hansard, 10 July 1950)

HC Deb 10 July 1950 vol 477 cc70-1W 71W

§ 64. Mr. Thornton-Kemsley
asked the Minister of Food what was the cost per lb. of mutton delivered during recent weeks under current contracts with Australia, New Zealand, the Argentine and Uruguay, respectively.

§ Mr. Webb
It would not be in the public interest for me to disclose these prices.

§ 65. Mr. Thornton-Kemsley
asked the Minister of Food the ratio of imported mutton to imported lamb in the stocks held by his Department at the nearest convenient date.

§ Mr. Webb
On 30th June, stocks of imported ration quality mutton and lamb respectively were almost equal, with just slightly more lamb.