§ 70. Mr. Piratinasked the President of the Board of Trade the countries from which pineapples were imported during 1946, indicating the respective values from each country.
§ Sir S. CrippsTotal imports of pineapples in 1946 amounted to £153,000, of which all but £1,000 come from the Azores.
§ Mr. PiratinDoes the Minister think it was essential for this country to import pineapples at a cost of £153,000, in view of the fact that, though I. too, am a lover 1375 of fruit, I am not able to afford the price of pineapples at 20s. each? Will he restrict the imports of these pineapples?
§ Sir S. CrippsQuite a number of pineapples, I understand, have been sold off barrows to people who are not very rich people; and they do give some variety to the diet.
§ Mr. PiratinDoes the Minister disagree that pineapples are being sold at 20s. each? Does he really think the working class can buy them at that price?
§ Sir S. CrippsI am afraid I have not seen any at that price.
§ Mr. PiratinThe right hon. and learned Gentleman should ask his wife.
§ Sir S. CrippsIn any case, it is a question for the Minister of Food.