§ Sir P. Hannonasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether any organised measures have been introduced to prevent waste of fruit which might be made into jam or otherwise preserved, and if arrangements have been made for an adequate supply of sugar for this purpose?
§ Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what steps he proposes to take to ensure, to allotment holders and the owners of gardens who have abundant crops of fruits, an adequate supply of sugar for the preserving of such crops?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonI am satisfied that the makers of jam are well able to take care of any surplus of fruit provided they obtain an adequate supply of sugar and other materials. Every possible effort is being made to see that adequate supplies of sugar go to those who are able to use it for preserving fruit. A number of additional refineries have been brought into operation and in spite of transport difficulties refined sugar is rapidly being delivered to all parts of the country.