§ Commander Nobleasked the Minister of Food under what conditions bananas are made available to the public.
§ Mr. StracheySales of bananas are at present restricted to young people under 18 and to expectant mothers. Supplies are distributed to the public through the machinery of the fresh fruit and vegetable distribution committees which exist in all parts of the United Kingdom. They are 217W allocated to retailers in each local food control committee area on the basis of the number of people entitled to them in that area.