HC Deb 06 August 1925 vol 187 cc1541-2
51. Colonel PERKINS

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he will consider an Amendment to include imported strawberries among the produce dealt with by the Merchandise Marks (Imported Agricultural Produce) Bill, with the object of protecting the southern growers of this fruit, who have suffered through the sale of foreign imports as home produce?

The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Edward Wood)

I shall, of course, be prepared to give careful consideration to any Amendments which may be proposed, but my hon. and gallant Friend will appreciate that I am not able at this stage to give any undertaking as to the attitude I might adopt in advance of discussion of any particular matter.

Mr. HARRIS

Is the right hon. Gentleman prepared to consider branding each strawberry that comes from abroad?