HC Deb 17 November 1947 vol 444 c141W
108. Mr. Peter Freeman

asked the Minister of Food whether it is his intention to increase the importation of lentils and similar pulses, in view of their great dietetic and concentrated food value.

Dr. Summerskill

There is little prospect of any increase in the import of pulses in the near future. Currency difficulties and poor crops in some of the producing areas are likely to limit our supplies severely, but my right hon. Friend is making inquiries of all available sources.

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