HC Deb 15 November 1939 vol 353 c709
52. Mr. Lewis

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster why some retailers are finding it difficult at the present time to purchase any supplies of dried fruits, such as sultanas and raisins?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

Supplies of dried fruit for the Christmas trade are arriving much later than usual this year, but large quantities are now at the ports or are just arriving. Every effort is being and will be made to distribute these arrivals, which should go a considerable way to meeting any shortage.

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