59. Colonel NEWMANasked the Prime Minister whether he is yet in a position to make any announcement as to the disposal of Colonial meat, surplus to the immediate requirement of the consumer, now held in store, either in this country, on board ship, or in the country of exportation?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Bridgeman)I have been asked to reply. Negotiations are proceeding with French and other Continental buyers for the sale of additional quantities of Colonial meat surplus to the immediate requirements of consumers in this country. Sales have also been and are being made of meat which can with advantage be supplied direct from Colonial to American ports By this and other means steps are being taken to relieve the congestion at present existing in the United Kingdom.
1225 The whole question is engaging the serious attention of the Departments concerned.