HC Deb 26 June 1950 vol 476 c181W
100. Squadron-Leader Cooper

asked the Minister of Food what is the approximate value of foodstuffs of all kinds condemned and destroyed in Government stores, warehouses or wharves during 1949 and from January to May, 1950.

Mr. Webb

Following is the reply:

APPROXIMATE VALUE OF FOODSTUFFS CONDEMNED AND DESTROYED IN GOVERNMENT STORES, WAREHOUSES OR WHARVES DURING 1949 AND FROM JANUARY TO MAY, 1950.
Approximate value
Calendar Year 1949 January to May, 1950
£ £
Bacon 184 122
Canned fish 2,212 1,136
Canned fruit and vegetables 7,093 577
Canned Tomato puree 13,500 937
Dried fruit 1,093 477
Edible nuts 1,077 688
Fresh fruit, fruit pulp and fruit juices 22,300 14,100
Imported meats, rabbits and poultry 66,800 15,000
Cheese 1,328 64
Condensed milk 2,236 655
Milk powder 5 1
Groundnut oil 226
Tea 25 14
Coffee 235
Welfare foods 2,000 200
Potatoes 4,300
£124,614 £33,971