§ 19. Sir GEORGE TOULMINasked the Food Controller whether the high price of fruit has been brought to his notice; and whether he can arrange for a resumption of the importation of American fruit at an early date?
§ Mr. CLYNESThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. I am arranging to secure the importation of apples from the United States and Canada at an early date, and to control the price.
§ Mr. WATTIs the hon. Gentleman aware that it is the limitation of quantity that leads to higher prices, and could he not have some relation between quantity and price?
§ Mr. CLYNESThe limitation of quantity finds its basis in the shipping shortage, but we are now able to afford ships for the purpose, as stated in the question.