HC Deb 31 October 1939 vol 352 cc1764-5W
Mr. Jackson

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (1) whether a maximum importation of Spanish and Jaffa oranges will be allowed into this country for the Christmas fruit trade, as a cheap supply of this fruit will be appreciated by the public;

(2) whether he can now indicate to shippers and importers of oranges from Spain and Palestine his policy for importation so that arrangements can be made in advance for regular supplies, and unsatisfactory fluctuations in price be avoided?

Mr. W. S. Morrison

There is at present no control by the Ministry of Food over the importation of oranges and shippers and importers are free to make their own arrangements.

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