HC Deb 21 August 1940 vol 364 c1319W
Mr. David Adams

asked the Minister of Shipping whether it is intended to provide the requisite convoyed shipping for the transit from Palestine of the citrus crop, for the ensuing season which will begin in October?

Sir A. Salter

In present circumstances, the carriage from Palestine of perishable cargo such as citrus fruit obviously presents considerable difficulty, but the matter is under consideration.

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