HC Deb 30 May 1963 vol 678 c178W
Mr. Dempsey

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish details of the total volume of cod liver oil, orange juice and vitamin tablets, respectively, supplied as welfare foods during each of the last three years.

Mr. Noble

The quantities of these foods distributed by local authorities in Scotland in the years ended 31st March, 1961, 31st March, 1962 and 31st March, 1963, were as follows:

Year ended 31st March Cod Liver Oil (6 oz. bottles) Orange Juice (6 oz. bottles) Vitamin Tables (packets of 45)
1961 397,842 2,248,175 189,922
1962 194,936 995,199 96,870
1963 141,396 822,799 63,545