asked the Minister of Food if he will arrange for a higher supplementary ration of sugar for fruit preserving and jam making this summer than last year.

I propose to issue 1 lb. of sugar per ration book for domestic jam making during the four weeks beginning on 27th April, but I cannot say yet what we may be able to do later on.

Will the Minister make certain that those who have fruit gardens will have some incentive this year to make use of their fruit and not let it rot on the trees?

Last year they received five extra rations in all, and as I have said, we begin our bonus issues on 27th April.

Can the Minister say something in regard to the sugar position generally, and whether there is any chance of a better allocation for ordinary purposes?

Not on this occasion.