§ Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyreasked the Minister of Food the total value and volume of imports of bitter oranges for marmalade during 1946; and if he is satisfied that these imports are sufficient to meet all requirements of bodies, such as the Women's Institutes, and also of private persons desirous of making marmalade.
§ Mr. StracheyImports of bitter oranges during 1946 amounted to 9,718 tons, valued at £278,581. Owing to severe frost and drought in the producing countries, supplies of bitter oranges which I have been able to get this season, which extends from December to March, have amounted to less than half the quantity I expected and these have unfortunately been far from sufficient to give a share to all parts of the country.