HC Deb 14 June 1950 vol 476 cc18-9W
Brigadier Medlicott

asked the Minister of Food what were the amounts of fruit pulp manufactured in Great Britain during the years 1945 to 1949, inclusive; and what were the amounts imported from abroad during those years.

Mr. Webb

According to my Department's records, the quantities of fruit pulps manufactured in Great Britain and imported into the United Kingdom during the years 1945 to 1949, were as follows:

Years Fruit pulps manufactured in Great Britain Fruit pulps imported into the United Kingdom*
'000 tons '000 tons
1945 41.4 40.4
1946 59.4 42.4
1947 58.4 18.5
1948 65.8 46.7
1949
301.7 178.8
* Figures of imports for Great Britain alone are not separately distinguished.