HC Deb 11 May 1951 vol 487 cc270-1W
Mr. P. Roberts

asked the Minister of Food how many tons of asparagus have been imported into this country out of the permitted allocation of 100 tons allowed since the cessation of the importation of asparagus under an open general licence.

Mr. Webb

According to the information of my Department, about 30 tons of asparagus have been imported since the open general licence for this product was suspended on 16th April.