§ 61. Mr. Watkinsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why he still permits the use of our exchange for importing luxury peaches and melons from Holland by air; and if he will take steps to stop this.
§ Mr. DaltonIt is the policy of His Majesty's Government to make it possible for all sections of the population to eat more fruit. The Dutch, moreover, are good customers, as well as good friends, of ours, and we should be glad by restoring mutually advantageous trade, to help them to recover from the effects of the occupation of their country by the Germans.
§ Mr. WatkinsWould it not be much cheaper if people picked blackberries?
§ Mr. DaltonI would like to tell my hon. Friend that a Treasury official bought a very good Dutch peach for 4d.