§ Sir R. Youngasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether, owing to the abundant plum crop throughout the country and the possible waste of much of it, any arrangements have been made to pulp the surplus over jam-making and other uses; what these arrangements are; and whether, to avoid waste and loss of this fruit, steps are being taken to ensure that the crop will be fully gathered?
§ Mr. BoothbyIn reply to the first part of the Question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement I made in the House on 1st August in reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Evesham (Mr. De la Bère). There is no likelihood of any considerable portion of the crop remaining ungathered.