§ 34. Captain Duncanasked the Minister of Food whether he will increase the minimum fruit content of raspberry jam made by jam manufacturers from 20 per cent. to 30 per cent.
§ Mr. WebbI should very much like to do so, if it could be managed without a general increase in the price of jam or raspberries to the housewife. I think we must wait until we see how the 1950 crop turns out.
§ Captain DuncanIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that during the war there were two standards—one 38 per cent. full fruit standard, and the other a special standard, and will he do his best to work towards the higher standard in the interest of the housewife and of British growers of raspberries?
Mr. VaneCan the right hon. Gentleman tell us what is the other 80 per cent. of the content of raspberry jam?
§ Captain DuncanIn view of the unsatisfactory nature of the reply, I beg to give notice that I will raise the matter on the Adjournment.