HC Deb 20 December 1961 vol 651 c155W
Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what amounts of cod liver oil and orange juice were distributed by the Health Department in Glasgow for the 12 weeks starting 4th July, 1960, and a similar period starting 3rd July, 1961; and what was the percentage decrease in each welfare food.

Mr. Maclay

During the twelve weeks from 4th July, 1960, Glasgow Corporation distributed 14,520 bottles of cod liver oil and 86,930 bottles of orange juice. During the twelve weeks from 3rd July, 1961, the distribution was 6,300 bottle of cod liver oil and 24,560 bottles of orange juice, representing decreases of 57 per cent. and 72 per cent. respectively.

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