HC Deb 15 July 1952 vol 503 c149W
Sir R. De la Bère

asked the Minister of Food whether, in view of the fact that a number of fruit and horticultural associations will be unable to pick this season's plum crop unless there is an assured market and fair prices for the growers of plums, he will now reconsider the allocation of some extra sugar to manufacturers and housewives for the period 30th July to 30th August, 1952, to ensure the utilisation of this year's bumper crop.

Major Lloyd George

As the House knows, I have already decided to issue an additional domestic bonus in August. I have no reason to think that manufacturers' purchases of plums will be restricted by lack of sugar.