HC Deb 23 April 1923 vol 163 c22
32. Mr. BECKER

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he has any information as to the amount of grain being exported monthly from Russia; and if there is any shortage of cereal foods amongst the Russian population?

Mr. McNEILL

Approximately 300,000 tons of grain are stated to have been exported from Russia this year. According to a report received from the British agent at Moscow, the population are suffering from actual shortage in some areas in Southern Ukraine, Ferghana, and in the Astrakhan and Ural districts.