§ 73. Mr. Collinsasked the Minister of Food whether in view of the large scale purchase of Spanish oranges, and the consequent cessation of consumer rationing, he will now permit the distribution of oranges by wholesalers other than those with a 1939 entitlement.
§ Dr. SummerskillWhile we are at present enjoying ample supplies of oranges, after April the allocations will be less frequent, and would not justify a general extension of the wholesale distributive arrangements. We are however, reviewing the existing system of wholesale allocations of all fruit imported by my Department.
§ Mr. CollinsCan my right hon. Friend say whether special consideration will be given to ex-Service men who have returned to the trade, and who are at present getting no allocation or a smaller one than they otherwise would have had?
§ Dr. SummerskillI agree that these matters must be considered. In my opinion, the present allocation is out of date. The whole question needs reviewing.
§ Professor SavoryCan the hon. Lady say what prospect there is of obtaining Jaffa oranges under present conditions?
§ Dr. SummerskillA very good prospect.