41. Mr. Baker Whiteasked the Minister of Food what quantities per month of fresh carrots, asparagus and celery are being imported from the U.S.A.; and how much expenditure in dollars was involved in such purchases in the period 1st January to 30th April, 1947.
§ Mr. StracheyDuring the first quarter of this year, the latest date for which figures are available, 3 cwts. of asparagus, but no celery or carrots, were imported from the United States of America. The value of the asparagus was about £10.