§ Mr. Hammersleyasked the Minister of Food why only 500,000 cases of oranges are being imported from Palestine at this season instead of the 2,000,000 cases for which preliminary arrangements were made.
§ Colonel LlewellinI am afraid my hon. Friend is mistaken. It was never contemplated that 2,000,000 cases could be imported during the current season. The maximum quantity for which facilities are available are being obtained.
§ Mr. Hammersleyasked the Minister of Food whether he will bear in mind the desirability of buying oranges in Palestine where they can be paid for in sterling rather than in Spain, which is outside the sterling area.
§ Colonel LlewellinYes, Sir.