HC Deb 08 December 1948 vol 459 cc50-1W
60. Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Food if, in view of complaints about recent supplies of mandarines and tangerines, he will inquire if supplies are available from Crete, where they are of good quality.

Mr. Strachey

Mandarines and tangerines are imported by private traders, and Crete is one of the places whence they are free to import them. If the hon. Member has evidence of malpractices on the part of these private traders I shall be happy to inquire into any cases with which he furnishes me.

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