§ 58. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of Food the total weight of animal foods for human consumption imported in 1952; and what proportion it was to the total quantity of all imported foods with any details of varieties that are available.
Dr. HillThe total weight of foods of animal origin imported for human consumption in 1952 was 2,083,000 tons, equivalent to 16 per cent. by weight of 119W all imported food. Following is a statement giving the details.
Imports into the United Kingdom of Foods of Animal Origin in1952 Thousand tons. Carcase meat and offal 568 Bacon and ham 252 Canned meat 194 All other meat and meat products 77 Fish, including canned fish 155 Eggs and egg products 95 Butter 259 Cheese 137 Other milk products 87 Lard and other animal fats 121 Marine oils 138 2,083