HC Deb 27 November 1961 vol 650 cc4-5W
66. Mrs. Butler

asked the Minister of Health what quantities of welfare foods were dispensed in England and Wales during the period 27th August to 28th October in 1960 and in 1961, respectively.

Miss Pitt

I regret that this information is not available.

69. Mr. Delargy

asked the Minister of Health how much cod liver oil and orange juice was distributed by the health department in Thurrock during the 12 weeks starting 4th July, 1960, and during the 12 weeks starting 3rd July, 1961, respectively.

70. Mr. Spriggs

asked the Minister of Health what were the quantities of cod liver oil and orange juice distributed by the health department in St. Helens, Lancashire, 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.

Bottles Percentage decrease
12 weeks from 4th July, 1960 12 weeks from 3rd July, 1961
South Essex Health Area which includes Thurrock. Cod liver oil 3,592 1,080
Orange juice 42,853 15,194
St. Helens, Lancashire Cod liver oil 1,397 459 67.14
Orange juice 12,912 3,496 72.92
Bilston Borough Cod liver oil 310 92 70.32
Orange juice 3,783 905 76.08
Coseley Urban District Council Cod liver oil 359 114 68.25
Orange juice 3,504 1,044 70.21
Burnley Cod liver oil 1,099 289 73.70
Orange juice 9,040 2,649 70.70
Sedgley Urban District Council Cod liver oil 341 84 75.37
Orange juice 2,401 644 73.18