§ 51. Mr. Errollasked the Minister of Food why the movement of carrots between Yorkshire and Lancashire has been prohibited; to what extent the current domestic crop is likely to satisfy demand; and how many tons of Danish carrots have been imported in the last six months.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food (Dr. Edith Summerskill)Home supplies are lower this year than normal and my right hon. Friend has therefore arranged for the importation of 10,000 tons from Denmark. Danish carrots, of which about 800 tons have so far been imported, are being marketed in Lancashire and in other Northern Counties. The local demand is being met in this way and we are able to conserve our own supplies for the time being.
§ Mr. ErrollDoes the hon. Lady realise that the public would rather have Danish butter than Danish carrots?