HC Deb 30 May 1949 vol 465 cc1715-6
41. Mr. Collins

asked the Minister of Food what proposals he has for providing wholesalers who started business since 1939 with allocations of fruits imported and controlled by his Department.

Dr. Summerskill

I am sorry that I am not at present in a position to add anything to the reply on this subject given by my right hon. Friend on 2nd March.

Mr. Collins

Could my right hon. Friend say whether the difficulty is technical, since this change is so desirable; and could not she decide on one of the two most favoured schemes put forward, so that this very desirable objective can be achieved?

Dr. Summerskill

There are wider issues. We are considering the de-control of citrus fruit.