MR. A. T. DAVIESasked the Food Controller what steps are being taken to increase the supplies to the public of dried fruits; and on what date it is proposed to reduce the prices of those commodities?
§ Mr. McCURDYVery considerable quantities of dried fruits have been purchased and imported by the Ministry and are now being distributed through the usual trade channels. Owing to the abnormal conditions prevailing in the countries of origin, the dried fruits have not reached this country as early as usual, but all steps are being taken to expedite transport and delivery to retailers. I am afraid that I cannot state at the present time when the maximum prices of dried fruits60W will be reduced, but the hon. Member may be assured that a reduction will be made as soon as the purchase prices admit of this being done.