§ 24. Mr. Collinsasked the Minister of Food when, and under what conditions, it is proposed to make a distribution of Seville oranges for preserve making.
§ Mr. StracheyI regret that, owing to severe frost and other adverse weather conditions in Spain, supplies of Seville oranges will be smaller than expected, and I am reserving them for the marmalade manufacturers. Bitter oranges for domestic use will be coming from other sources. There have already been allocations in some parts of the country, and as further supplies arrive distribution will be extended to other areas which have not yet had a share.