HC Deb 22 March 1967 vol 743 c257W
58. Mr. Bessell

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proposals he has for encouraging production of home-grown apples and other fruits.

Mr. Hoy

The first need is to increase the consumption of home-grown fruit. Whilst sales promotion is primarily a matter for the industry, the establishment of the Apple and Pear Development Council and the introduction of statutory grading will both contribute to this end.