§ Sir E. Graham-Littleasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he will consider the immediate distribution of existing stocks of dried figs, the holding-up of which is impeding the production of certain valuable and pharmaceutical preparations?
Major Lloyd GeorgeIt has not been the practice of the Ministry to hold stocks866W of dried figs. They have been distributed through the usual trade channels as soon as possible after arrival. During the past few months supplies have been below normal owing to delay in arrivals. Further supplies are, however, now reaching this country. These will be released as soon as possible with the result that the quantities available for consumption during the next few months should be above pre-war normal levels.