§ 55. Mr. Willisasked the Minister of Food if he is aware that Scotland has received no allocations of bitter oranges; and if he will take steps to arrange for allocations to ensure that Scottish housewives can make their usual supplies of marmalade.
§ Dr. SummerskillOwing to severe frost in Spain and drought in the British West Indies, there have so far been insufficient bitter oranges to give a share to all parts of the country for domestic use, after the needs of marmalade manufacturers have been met. Those bitter oranges so far received have already been sent to the areas nearest the ports, to save transport. Arrangements have been made for Scotland to have a share, but the crop position is still uncertain, and it may be that some parts of the country will not receive an allocation.