§ 49. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of Food what amounts of dried fruits he proposes to import during the coming Autumn; and whether, in view of the great demand, the quantities will be in excess of those imported in 1947.
§ Dr. SummerskillIt would be contrary to the public interest to give particulars of our import programmes. I know there is an unsatisfied demand for dried fruit, and we shall buy as much as we can afford in the currency areas open to us.