100. Squadron-Leader Cooperasked 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. WebbFollowing 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