HC Deb 05 May 1947 vol 437 c22
36. Mr. Douglas Marshall

asked the Minister of Food what is the amount of horseradish imported into the United Kingdom during 1947.

Dr. Summerskill

Imports of horseradish are not identifiable as a separate item in the official import statistics. The best information I can get indicates that the quantity so far imported this year is 36 tons.

Mr. Marshall

Does the Minister really think it necessary to import horseradish, and is she not aware that we grow it in this country?

Dr. Summerskill

The hon. Gentleman may not have a taste for horseradish, hut other people have.

Mr. Marshall

On the contrary, I like it very much, but we grow it in this country.

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