HC Deb 29 July 1953 vol 518 c157W
82. Mr. Janner

asked the Minister of Food why he refused an Australian request to negotiate a long-term contract for tinned fruit; and to what extent, as a consequence, tinned fruit, apart from home supplies of plums, etc., will be in short supply.

Dr. Hill

My right hon. and gallant Friend is confident that supplies will increase and that the interests of producers and consumers will best be served by a return to private importation when the moment is opportune.