§ Mr. Skeffingtonasked the Minister of Food whether he will explain the shortage of orange juice in Lewisham and elsewhere; and when conditions are likely to improve.
§ Sir B. SmithThere has been a shortage of bottled orange juice during recent weeks in many parts of the country due to an unexpectedly high level of consumption, during the summer. Every effort is being made to increase supplies so that depleted stocks can be replenished. I am advised that ample supplies have been available in the Lewisham Food Office area during the last five weeks.