HC Deb 16 April 1951 vol 486 cc118-9W
Mr. Bossom

asked the Minister of Food if he will give the total amount of edible oils and fats that have been consumed in Great Britain in the years 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 and 1950, respectively.

Mr. Webb

Separate figures for Great Britain are not available, but the following table shows the total consumption in

Thousand tons
1946 1947 1948 1949 1950
Butter 227 236 275 301 370
Margarine 334 346 404 410 381
Lard and Cooking Fat 174 168 182 250 243
Other edible oils and fats 109 103 124 149 137