§ Mr. Buchanasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the consumption of beef and lamb separately per head of the population in 1954 and 1972 calculated by the National Food Survey method, and the "supplies moving into consumption" method.
§ Mrs. FennerSeparate statistics are not available for beef and lamb, and the statistics relate to the consumption of beef and veal and of mutton and lamb. The figures, with provisional figures for 1972, are as follows:—
the "supplies moving into consumption" method.
§ Mrs. FennerConsumption figures for the major meats are as shown. Figures for 1972 are provisional. Separate statistics are not available for beef and 91W lamb, and the statistics relate to beef and veal and mutton and lamb.
THE NATIONAL FOOD SURVEY As purchased by housewives in Great Britain) Ounces per head per week 1954 1972 2nd quarter 3rd quarter 4th quarter Beef and Veal 8.55 6.40 7.32 Mutton and Lamb 6.18 4.74 5.31 Pork 2.60 2.87 3.22 Poultry (uncooked) 0.49 5.89 5.35
FOOD SUPPLIES MOVING INTO CONSUMPTION (Total meat supplies expressed in terms of dressed carcase weight Ounces per head per week 1954 1972 2nd quarter 3rd quarter 4th quarter Beef and Veal 11.53 12.76 14.11 Mutton and Lamb 7.31 6.30 5.58 Pork 5.04 8.22 8.59 Poultry 1.15 7.90 9.74