APPLES

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That this House notes with concern the use of chemicals on apples which allow them to be stored for up to a year before going on sale in supermarkets and grocery stores; recognises that apples on sale which are believed to be fresh have often been stored for many months, losing their nutrient levels; and calls on the Government to introduce tougher labelling rules to ensure that apples that have been treated by the chemical 1-MCP or any other chemical and stored for a number of months are clearly labelled for the benefit of the consumer.