§ Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of Food what is the present value in calories of rationed food per week; what is the estimated average per person of all foods being consumed; and what is the estimated minimum necessary to maintain good health.
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeThe estimated daily calorie value of the domestic ration of the non-priority adult consumer in the week beginning 18th November is about 650 calories; the rations included are butter, margarine, cooking fat, cheese, carcase meat, bacon and sugar.
The estimated daily average calorie value of supplies of all foods per person in the year ended June, 1951, the latest period for which figures are available, is 2,990 calories.
The adequacy of the calorie value of the diet is judged by reference to the figures contained in Table IV of Command Paper 7842 (1949), the interpretation of which is given in paragraphs 8 and 9 of the Appendix. I would refer the hon. Member to this Command Paper for details.