HC Deb 26 November 1917 vol 99 c1620
79. Mr. YEO

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food the quantity of butter and cheese purchased from Australia and New Zealand, the purchase price per pound, and the cost of freight delivery in London?

Mr. CLYNES

The exportable output of butter and cheese from Australia and New Zealand for the season beginning 1st September, 1917, and ending 30th June, 1918, has been purchased. The quantities are estimated to be:

Butter—

30,000 tons from Australia.

15,000 tons from New Zealand.

Cheese—

4,000 tons from Australia.

60,000 tons from New Zealand.

Negotiations for purchase are not completed, and the rates of freight are being revised; it would not, in any case, be desirable to give the figures as to cost.