HC Deb 27 January 1947 vol 432 c116W
99. Mr. E. P. Smith

asked the Minister of Food if he will give an estimate of the harvested crop of Syrian lentils; and what quantity he has been able to purchase for milling and consumption in this country.

Dr. Summerskill

I regret that no information is available on which to base an estimate of the harvested crop of Syrian lentils. No purchases are likely to be made at the prices at present ruling in that country.

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