HC Deb 03 July 1952 vol 503 c50W
41. Mr. Baldwin

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that there is a heavy crop of fruit in prospect, much of which will be, wasted through shortage of sugar to the canning industry; and whether he will release dollars in order that the crop may be processed and put into store as a reserve against the possibility of a crop shortage next year.

Sir A. Salter

As regards the first part of the Question, I would refer to the answer given yesterday by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Food to my hon. Friend the Member for Huntingdon (Mr. Renton); as regards the second part, my right hon. Friend regrets that our position does not permit the release of dollars for additional purchases of sugar.