HC Deb 08 June 1943 vol 390 cc556-7W
Dr. Peters

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether he will prepare a scheme to arrange for the collection of fruit in rural areas from small growers who are likely to have more apples and fruit than they can market locally, and thus avoid the waste of important food which has taken place for many years past?

Mr. Noel-Baker

The distribution of food crops is a matter for my Noble Friend the Minister of Food and I understand that schemes such as my hon. Friend suggests have been introduced in many rural areas with his approval. This Ministry co-operates in furnishing any necessary transport.