asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware that a considerable amount of fruit was wasted last year because of the scarcity of sugar; and whether, in view of the increased quantities of sugar now available, he will make provision for the allocation of sugar to private householders for jam-making this year, thereby eliminating the fruit wastage.

asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether, in view of the improved sugar supply, he will consider granting an allocation of sugar for the making of home-made jam.

I propose to take Questions Nos. 6 and 7 together. The supplies of sugar available are not sufficient to enable a special allocation to be granted for the purpose of making home-made jam. Increased allowances of sugar are, however, being made this year, as in previous years, to jam manufacturers to enable them to use suitable home-grown fruit.