§ Mr. Nieldasked the Minister of Food how the quantity of dried fruit available for consumption in 1946 compares with the quantity available in 1938; and what steps he is taking to increase the rationed allowance of this commodity.
§ Mr. StracheyThe quantity of dried fruit available for consumption in 1946 slightly exceeds the quantity available in 1938; but I am, nevertheless, taking all 285W steps possible to improve supplies. There is no rationed allowance; dried fruit is distributed under the Points Rationing Scheme.