HC Deb 26 July 1918 vol 108 cc2161-2W

FRUITS (IMPORTS).

Mr. MACMASTER

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has concluded his conference with the other Departments in connection with removing the restrictions upon the importation of apples and other fruits from our Dominions and friendly nations, in order to relieve the stringency caused by the failure of hard fruit in the United Kingdom; and, if so, whether he will give the earliest possible publicity to any decision made in that connection, in order that the fruit now maturing may be packed for early shipment this autumn?

Sir A. STANLEY

The matter is still under consideration, but every effort will be made to expedite a decision.

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