HC Deb 08 November 1948 vol 457 c1245
7. Dr. Santo Jeger

asked the Minister of Food if he will consider extending the provision of orange juice and cod liver oil to children after they attain the age of five years.

Mr. Strachey

A substantial part of the orange juice required to meet even our present commitments costs dollars, so I am afraid that I cannot extend the class of beneficiaries. Cod liver oil may be obtained by anyone through the ordinary retail channels.

Mr. Bramall

Will my right hon. Friend consider the possibility of once again getting orange juice from Palestine?

Mr. Strachey

Yes, Sir. We are getting all the citrus products that we can from Palestine.

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