HC Deb 20 October 1952 vol 505 cc49-50W
51. Mr. Edward Evans

asked the Minister of Food if he is aware that bananas are displayed for sale on street barrows on most days in the London area, whereas it is not possible to purchase them in the fruiterers' shops; and if he will see that the shops are adequately supplied.

Major Lloyd George

Bananas for allocation are shared out on the same basis to shopkeepers and regular street traders. But street traders in the nature of things usually display all their wares. They are also prepared to handle for quick sale very ripe fruit not generally acceptable to shopkeepers.

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