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Sir W. Smithers
asked the Minister of Food the result of the inquiry into the wastage of bananas at Avonmouth Docks; how many bananas were involved; and what is the cost to the taxpayer.
Mr. Strachey
Out of 1,445 tons of bananas shipped, 676 tons were sold, 114 tons were jettisoned at sea and 655 tons were unusable on landing. As to the third part of the Question I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Hornsey (Mr. Gammans) on 1st December.