HC Deb 20 October 1932 vol 269 cc314-5
47. Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTE

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that, owing to the shortage of the apple crop in this country, large importations of foreign cider apples have taken place; and if he can state what steps are taken to ensure that these apples are not used in the manufacture of national mark cider?

Major ELLIOT

I am aware of the large importations of cider apples. The national mark is applied to cider made from fruit grown in England and Wales only. To ensure that no foreign fruit or imported cider or concentrated fruit juices are used in national mark cider, authorised cider makers are required to keep records of all such purchases and these records are inspected by officers of my Department.

Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTE

Is my right hon. and gallant Friend satisfied upon the matter?

Major ELLIOT

Yes, Sir, I think so.

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