§ 10. Mr. G. Williamsasked the Minister of Food if he is aware that canned fruit and vegetables are being imported into this country at prices well below cost; that our own canners have to comply with standards that are not required from importers; and if he will take steps to protect the British canner.
§ Mr. F. WilleyI cannot say whether any of these private imports are being made at prices below cost. I know that imported products do not have to comply with standards required of the home industry. We are examining how to set up common standards, but this will take some time. In the meantime the production of a better article is the British canner's best protection against foreign competition.