HC Deb 28 January 1953 vol 510 cc114-5W
71. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Food by what amount the up-take of the margarine ration has fallen in recent months.

Dr. Hill

During the 16 weeks ended 9th August, 1952, when the ration was 4 oz., deliveries of margarine to wholesalers averaged 98 per cent. of entitlement. During the following 16 weeks, when the ration was 5 oz., deliveries averaged 94 per cent. of entitlement. The provisional figure for the first five weeks after 30th November, when the ration returned to 4 oz., is 97 per cent.