HC Deb 04 April 1917 vol 92 cc1263-4
19. Major HUNT

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that quantities of rabbits and chickens are now being exported from Holland into Germany, whilst hardly any are being sent to this country; and whether he can take steps to obtain half the supply exported from Holland?

The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Balfour)

It has been reported that certain quantities of rabbits and chickens have recently been exported from Holland to Germany. Under existing arrangements any such export entails an export to the United Kingdom of an equivalent quantity of meat.

Major HUNT

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether we get the meat from Holland?

Mr. BALFOUR

I have no doubt that the arrangement that has been come to is being fully carried out.

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