HC Deb 27 February 1946 vol 419 c1927
70. Mr. Watkins

asked the Minister of Food what are the possibilities of importing Malayan tinned pineapple in the near future.

Sir B. Smith

The possibilities of importing tinned pineapple from Malaya in the near future are remote My present information is that the quantity of pineapple available for canning is insignificant, but the subject has been and is being pursued with a view to encouraging the re-development of the industry.