HC Deb 29 October 1953 vol 518 c402W
Mr. Baker

asked the Minister of Food what quantities of dried apricots and prunes have been imported during the past 10 months; what percentage has been used for manufacturing purposes; and what percentage has been distributed as a dried fruit allocation.

Major Lloyd George

One thousand tons of Persian apricots have been imported specifically for the use of the Services. There has been no importation of prunes.