§ 36. Mr. Dayasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will give what information his Department has as to the amount and value of subsidised foreign foodstuffs that have been imported into Great Britain for the three years ended to the last convenient date; and whether his Department has any particulars of the cost of production of these articles and the country of origin?
Mr. StanleyI fear that this information could hardly be given in the form of an answer to a question. If the hon. Member would let me know whether there is any particular country or commodity which he has in mind, I shall be glad to send him any available information.
§ Sir Gifford FoxCan we have a reply including the cost of eggs and poultry from foreign countries?
§ Mr. T. WilliamsIf the right hon. Gentleman can get the costs of production of agricultural commodities from abroad, will he advise the Minister of Agriculture how to get the costs of production in this country?
§ Mr. DayCan the right hon. Gentleman get any approximate figures so that representations can be made to friendly Governments?