HC Deb 05 March 1951 vol 485 c20W
Squadron Leader Burden

asked the Minister of Food what quantity of the exportable surplus of Argentine beef, mutton and lamb was purchased by his Department between July, 1949, and July, 1950, and July, 1950, to 31st January. 1951.

Mr. Webb

Shipments from Argentina on United Kingdom account:

July, 1949 to June, 1950, inclusive:

Tons
Beef … … … 275,179
Mutton … … … 19,612
Lamb … … … 48,004

July, 1950, to January, 1951, inclusive:

Tons
Beef … … … 8.007
Mutton … … … 242
Lamb … … … 754

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