§ 98. Mr. Willeyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the estimated production of apples for 1957; how this compares with post-war production; and what steps he is taking to encourage the British apple industry.
§ Mr. GodberThe 1957 crop of apples is at present forecast at about 450,000 tons, about half of which will be of cooking varieties, but this estimate is of course subject to weather and other conditions. This is substantially below the average production in the previous ten years. My Department gives considerable help to the industry through research, education and advice.