§ 62. Mr. Osborneasked the Minister of Agriculture how many licences have been granted to the Co-operative Wholesale Society to import fresh vegetables from the Netherlands and for how many tons; and if he is satisfied that English growers will not be prejudiced by these imports.
§ Mr. MarquandI have been asked to reply. It is not the Board of Trade practice to divulge details of import licences granted to particular firms. As regards the last part of the Question, my right hon. Friend is satisfied after consultation with my right hon. Friends the Ministers of Agriculture and Food that these imports will not have any detrimental effect on the sale of English-grown vegetables.