§ Mr. G. Griffithsasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether, in view of the fact that large quantities of fruit and vegetables are left unsold on Saturday evenings, he will consider the desirability of enforcing measures which will prevent the waste involved?
§ Mr. BoothbyI have made inquiries into this matter, and am advised that a large proportion of fruit and vegetables left unsold on Saturday evenings is held over for sale on the following Monday. No doubt a certain amount of waste occurs, but this would appear to be largely unavoidable. I shall be glad, however, to consider any suggestions from my hon. Friend as to what practicable measures could be taken to prevent it.