§ 33. Mr. TICKLERasked the Food Controller if he is aware that quantities of immature apples are being placed on the market which sell at high prices; and if it is intended to control the price of this fruit so as to stop the marketing of the same, and thereby secure and augment a supply for the future?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of FOOD (Major Astor)This matter is receiving careful consideration, but I am not prepared at present to indicate what measures, if any, will be taken to control the marketing of apples.