M r. TINNEasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will reconsider, with a view to its withdrawal, the importation of the Raw Apples Order of 1930, dated 21st June, 1930 (D.I.P. 557), in so far as it prohibits the importation of commercial grade applies from the United States of America?
§ Dr. ADDISONThe Importation of Raw Apples Order was made as the result of the discovery last autumn of consignments of apples from the United States containing heavy infestations of the apple fruit fly, a dangerous pest which is not present in English orchards. It was only after very serious consideration 733W that it was decided to admit the grades specified in the Order, and I regret that I cannot agree to any further admissions.