§ 58. Dr. Littleasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware of the desire among the people of Northern Ireland that they should receive their share of the marmalade oranges which have become available; and whether he will see that they receive their quota.
§ Colonel LlewellinThere were not sufficient bitter oranges for a general distribution over the whole of the United Kingdom; one area had to be selected for this and my hon. Friend will hear with regret that it was not Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. LeachHow did it come about that these oranges which were going to the North of England were later all taken to Scotland?
§ 62. Mr. Dribergasked the Minister of Food how many protests he has received from British marmalade manufacturers 1772 against his decision to distribute surplus oranges in this country, instead of forwarding them to Eire.
§ Colonel LlewellinNone, Sir. Two marmalade makers have objected to the sale of bitter oranges to domestic users, but a committee representing the trade as a whole has dissociated itself from this attitude.
§ Mr. DribergCan we take it that the two makers' protests are being disregarded by the right hon. and gallant Gentleman?
§ Colonel LlewellinCertainly.
Viscountess AstorDoes the Minister not think that marmalade is really more desired throughout the country by women and children than beer and wines? Can we have more oranges?