HC Deb 07 April 1936 vol 310 cc2583-4
30. Captain A. GRAHAM

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the question of utilising surplus Canadian grain to stock British granaries for defence purposes is now before His Majesty's Government in Canada; and whether, in view of this fact, he will proceed to immediate discussion of this matter with the Canadian Government, with a view to speedy action, without waiting for discussion of the matter in this House?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I have no official information to the effect suggested in the first part of the question.

Captain GRAHAM

How does my right hon. Friend reconcile that answer with the statement made yesterday by the Canadian Minister for Trade and the Chairman of their Wheat Committee, suggesting that a representation on this subject should come from this country?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I have not received that suggestion officially.

Captain GRAHAM

It is in the "Times" to-day.

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