HC Deb 24 July 1950 vol 478 cc1-2W
19. Squadron Leader Kinghorn

asked the Minister of Food what proportion of the production of tinplate is earmarked for use in the canning industry.

Mr. Webb

About 21 per cent. in 1949.

20. Mr. Turton

asked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that canners are at present being allocated insufficient tinplate to permit them to can the quantity of vegetables allocated for canning by his Department; and what he is doing to remedy this position.

Mr. Webb

My Department does not allocate any vegetables for canning. I know there is a general shortage of tin-plate, but we are placing as many cans as possible at the disposal of the canning industry.

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