HC Deb 17 April 1946 vol 421 c2679
53. Mr. Keeling

asked the Minister of Food what proportion of the oranges for marmalade imported this year were destroyed before they reached the shops.

Sir B. Smith

Slightly less than 2 per cent. of the bitter oranges imported this season for distribution to the public for domestic marmalade making were destroyed before they reached the shops as unfit for human consumption.

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