§ 60. Mr. Jannerasked the Minister of Food how many oranges were available to the housewife during each of the past five years for making marmalade.
§ The Minister of Food (Major Lloyd George)In the three seasons beginning December, 1947, 1948 and 1949, respectively, an average quantity of 2,000 tons was allocated to retailers by my Department for sale to the public. Since May, 1950, bitter oranges have been imported and distributed by private traders, and I am therefore unable to say what quantity has been available. But a total of some 20,000 tons has been imported by the private trade in each season, an increase of 25 per cent. over imports in each of the previous three seasons.