§ 65. Dr. Strossasked the Minister of Food how much of the demerara sugar available possesses its colour and flavour owing to the adhering film of molasses; and how much consists of white sugar coloured by aniline dyes.
Dr. HillI am not aware that any white sugar is being dyed and sold as demerara. Demerara sugar gets its characteristic colour and flavour primarily from the natural cane juice, although occasionally a little colouring matter is added in the course of manufacture to ensure a uniform product.
§ 69. Mr. N. Macphersonasked the Minister of Food how much sugar would be needed to ensure that no manufacturer of chocolates or sweets receives less than 54 per cent. of his pre-war consumption;
WHITE FISH LANDINGS AT HULL AND GRIMSBY Tons HULL GRIMSBY Date Total Landings Edible Unsold Condemned Percentage of Landings Unsold Total Landings Edible Unsold Condemned Percentage of Landings Unsold 1952 20 Dec. 736 20 1 2.72 809 10 1 1.24 30 Dec. 1,056 105 2 9.94 956 188 2 19.66 31 Dec. 1,256 349 — 27.78 747 169 7 22.62