HC Deb 07 February 1951 vol 483 cc210-1W
81. Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Food the amount of subsidy per pound paid during the past six months on home-killed meat, taking into account the value of hides and other by-products, and imported carcase meat, respectively.

Mr. Webb

Because of seasonal variations in quantities and prices it would be misleading to give figures for a period of less than a year. Taking into account the value of hides and other by-products and the stopping of shipments from Argentine and Uruguay, it is estimated that the subsidy on meat for the year ending on 31st March, will be 3¼d. a lb. on home-killed meat and of no measurable value on imported carcase meat.