HC Deb 09 April 1951 vol 486 c37W
78. Mr. Thornton-Kemsley

asked the Minister of Food, having regard to the inclusion in the weekly ration of a greater proportion of higher-priced home-produced meat, what is the average weight per head of the present weekly ration as compared with the two weeks beginning 4th February, when the ration was reduced to 8d.

Mr. F. Willey

During the two weeks beginning 4th February the domestic ration of carcase meat in Great Britain averaged approximately 7.73 oz. as compared with an average of about 7.56 oz. at present.