HC Deb 04 April 1951 vol 486 cc18-9W
54. Mr. Baker White

asked the Minister of Food what was the volume and value of pears imported from the Argentine since August, 1950; and the quantity it is proposed to import in the period 1st April to 30th June, 1951.

Mr. Webb

From August, 1950, to the end of February, 1951, which is the latest date for which official import figures are available, 1,818 tons were imported. Since fruit is imported from the Argentine on private account, I cannot forecast how much will be imported during the period 1st April to 30th June.