Sausages (Whalemeat)

Oral Answers to Questions — Food Supplies – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 17 Rhagfyr 1947.

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Photo of Mr John Morrison Mr John Morrison , Salisbury 12:00, 17 Rhagfyr 1947

asked the Minister of Food what percentage of whale-meat is now contained in the average sausage.

Photo of Mr John Morrison Mr John Morrison , Salisbury

Is the hon. Lady aware that I have seen a factory where some is incorporated in sausages, and will she inquire into that?

Photo of Dr Edith Summerskill Dr Edith Summerskill , Fulham West

I think the hon. Gentleman should have asked. "What is an average sausage?"

Photo of Dr Edith Summerskill Dr Edith Summerskill , Fulham West

An average sausage is 50 per cent. meat. If whalemeat is incorporated alone, it would then be called a whalemeat sausage.