§ 9. Mr. Hareasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware of the continuing shortage of fruit-preserving appliances; and what steps will be taken to overcome this in order that advantage may be taken of this year's fruit crop.
§ Mr. StracheyI am well aware of the shortage, and my officers are doing all they can to help overcome it. For example, I understand that in the case of domestic preserving jars, the manufacturers hope to produce this year several times the prewar quantity.