§ 54. Commander Sir Archibald Southbyasked the Minister of Food what quantities of port and sherry have been imported into Great Britain from Portugal and Spain, respectively, during the last 12 months; and what proportion of these imports were for distribution to British citizens and what proportion to members of the United States Forces.
§ Colonel LlewellinIt is not in the public interest to publish details of importations during war. In reply to the last part of the Question the answer is that 70 per cent. went to British citizens.
Viscountess AstorWould it not be more conducive to the health and happiness of both British and United States troops if we imported oranges and lemons instead of port and sherry?
§ Colonel LlewellinWe are importing both.
§ Sir A. SouthbyWill my right hon. and gallant Friend bear in mind the excellent addition to our war-time diet which these products provide?
§ Mr. E. WalkdenAs the wines and spirits are purchased on Ministry of Food account, can the Minister give us any undertaking that there will be any control to see that consumers do receive these wines and spirits at fair prices?