§ 31. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Food if he is satisfied that imported oranges and other fruit are now unaffected by insecticides or preservatives such as were used formerly by fruit growers overseas.
Dr. HillI believe that oranges are now unaffected by thiourea. A careful watch is being kept on certain other imported fruits such as pears for any remains of insecticides.
§ Mr. SorensenIs the Minister aware that at least one local health officer reported the detection of thiourea preservatives on oranges, not from Spain but from other parts of the world?
Dr. HillThat has not been reported to us, but I should be glad to make inquiries if the hon. Member would supply the information.