HC Deb 25 November 1946 vol 430 c196W
43. Mr. Sharp

asked the Minister of Food whether he is aware of the abundance of apples in Australia; why he permits only 22 lb. to be sent by an Australian as a free gift to a friend in this country; and whether he will restrict this regulation to foodstuffs which are in short supply.

Mr. Strachey

In fixing the new weight limit for gift parcels it was decided to allow 22 lb. gross, which represents the maximum weight for postal packets.

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