HC Deb 30 June 1943 vol 390 cc1633-4W
Mr. Riley

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food why, in certain district of the West Riding, such as Huddersfield and Halifax, there has been such a small supply of strawberries and gooseberries during the past few weeks as compared with many other districts; and what steps he proposes to take to meet this grievance?

Mr. Mabane

As I have explained on previous occasions, the total supply of soft fruits such as strawberries and gooseberries is too small for even distribution to consumers throughout the country.