§ 60. Mr. David Rentonasked the Minister of Food how much strawberry pulp will be imported from Holland during 1950; and how much of that total quantity was bought from Holland for the 1949 season, but delivery thereof postponed.
§ Mr. WebbImports of strawberry pulp from Holland will come in on private account as from 1st June, 1950, and I cannot predict what the quantity will be. The second part of the Question does not. therefore, arise.
§ Mr. RentonIs it not a fact that last year the Ministry of Food bought a good deal of strawberry pulp from Holland which was surplus to this country's requirements, and that it is being imported again this year? Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that that has been stated in the Press, and that his reply did not answer the part of the Question in respect to it?
§ Mr. WebbThat matter does not arise on this Question, and I would rather have it put down separately.
§ Major Legge-BourkeIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that the amount of pulp which is still in this country from last year's crop may very well make it very difficult for growers to dispose of their home crop this year?