§ 48. Mr. Manderasked the Minister without Portfolio whether he will make it clear that in any supply of food to the peoples of the Continent after the war full consideration will be given to the extent to which peoples in occupied territory have been starved for the benefit of the German army and people; that the first claims to be made will be those of peoples liberated from German occupation; and that, in any case, only minimum rations will be given to the German people, in view of the policy of deliberate removal of food now being carried out?
§ The Minister without Portfolio (Mr. Arthur Greenwood)In providing food for those peoples in urgent need of it immediately after the war, due weight will be given to the considerations to which my hon. Friend refers.
§ Mr. ManderWill the right hon. Gentleman make it abundantly clear that the Germans cannot starve the peoples of Europe during the war and immediately afterwards expect to live in luxury?
§ Mr. GreenwoodWe all accept that. That is what I mean by due consideration.