HC Deb 12 December 1949 vol 470 cc216-7W
55. Mr. T. Reid

asked the Minister of Food if he will secure sufficient imports of vegetables to make up for the shortage of home-grown vegetables caused by this year's prolonged dought, with the resultant high prices.

Dr. Summerskill

Yes. We have already put imports of vegetables from most European countries on open general licence, so that traders can import as much as possible.