§ Mr. Chamberlainasked the Minister of Food whether he has considered an invitation for his Department to be represented on the Imported Winter Tomatoes Trades Society, recently formed; what reply has been sent; and what policy he adopts towards schemes for self-discipline in the fruit and vegetable trades which seek to encourage control of profit margins and improvements of standards of quality.
§ Mr. StracheyYes, but I think it would be inappropriate for my Department to be represented on this trade committee. My hon. Friend may rest assured, however, that I welcome any efforts that are being made in the trade, to keep the prices of imported tomatoes at a reasonable level and to improve standards of quality.