§ 40. Major Wyattasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what methods of packing the surplus orange crop in Pales tine are being employed other than timber, for example, coconut matting or string bags, so that it may be exported to this country; and what will happen to the surplus crop if it is not exported to this country.
Mr. Creech JonesOranges require careful packing, protection and ventilation during the voyage from Palestine to this country. The use of substitutes for timber for packing, notably aluminium, and steel mesh cases has been investigated, but so far has not offered sufficient prospects of success to make their use immediately feasible. The authorities here would not be prepared to accept the degree of wastage that would result from packing in string bags or coconut matting. The Palestine Citrus Marketing Board who are the responsible authority will consider how to dispose of any un exportable surplus of oranges, if it arises.