HC Deb 24 January 1951 vol 483 cc25-6W
Lieut.-Commander Hutchison

asked the Minister of Food the total sum paid by his Department to producers for animals exhibited at the Fat Stock Show, held in Edinburgh on 29th and 30th November, 1950; the total sum received by his Department in respect of these animals after slaughter; and the total loss sustained by his Department as a result of the purchase and sale of these animals.

Mr. Webb

The total payment made was £1,417, and the total sum received in respect of the sale of the meat, hides, skins and offals is estimated at £1,071 0s. 0d. After adding the expenses incurred, the total loss, which, of course, forms part of the subsidy on meat, is estimated at £422.