§ Sir GEORGE JONESasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that during the current season more than 6,000,000 boxes of citrus fruit will be exported from Palestine, and that, as a consequence of recent planting, the amount available for export will be no less than 20,000,000 boxes annually at the expiration of seven years; and whether any steps are being contemplated by the Government which will assist towards the absorption of the increased exports in British and other markets?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERI have seen various estimates of the future expansion of citrus exports from Palestine approximating to that mentioned by my hon. Friend. The Government of Palestine is co-operating, and will continue to co-operate, with representatives of the industry in schemes calculated to improve marketing prospects and increase sales, and my hon. Friend may rest assured that His Majesty's Government will not lose sight of this matter in negotiating trade agreements with foreign countries.