HC Deb 09 June 1943 vol 390 c720W
Mr. Douglas

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food why no gooseberries are exposed for sale in London shops?

Mr. Mabane

Few gooseberries have been offered for sale hitherto because growers have rightly deferred picking to increase the weight of the crop. It is not expected that any very large quantity will be available for distribution as fresh fruit since a substantial proportion of what in any case is a small crop will be reserved for jam-making.