§ 76. Mrs. Mannasked the Minister of Food if he will arrange further conferences between divisional food officers with a view to intensifying enforcement activities, with particular reference to supplies of summer fruits which are taken away in wholesale quantities from the nurseries before they reach the public.
§ Mr. StracheyYes, Sir. Enforcement of the Orders on fruit is always given special attention at the beginning of the summer season and we have not been unsuccessful in the past. Last year a man was sentenced to three years' penal servitude as well as being heavily fined for various offences in connection with fruit and vegetables.
§ Mrs. MannWill my right hon. Friend undertake the same activities in connection with fruit as have proved so successful recently in connection with eggs?
§ Mr. StracheyEnforcement Orders remain in force in this matter.