Spanish Oranges (Thiourea)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Ministry of Food – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 3 May 1954.

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Photo of Mr Reginald Sorensen Mr Reginald Sorensen , Leyton 12:00, 3 May 1954

asked the Minister of Food what local authorities have now informed him of evidence of the thiourea contamination of oranges and of any legal action they are taking; if he has inquired how far further importation of such oranges has taken place; and why he is not willing completely to prohibit the importation of affected oranges.