HC Deb 23 June 1943 vol 390 cc1131-2
2. Mr. Francis Beattie

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can make a statement on the result of the International Food Conference, held at Hot Springs, Virginia; and whether he will issue a White Paper on the subject?

3. Mr. Wilfrid Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will have a report of the proceedings of the United Nations Conference at Hot Springs published as a White Paper?

6. Sir Patrick Hannon

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is now in a position to make a statement in general terms on the recommendations of the Food Conference at Hot Springs?

Mr. Eden

I am arranging for a White Paper containing the Final Act of the Conference to be laid before Parliament to-day. His Majesty's Government are now examining the valuable results of this Conference, and I hope to be able to make a statement in the near future.

Sir P. Hannon

Will my right hon. Friend give the House an opportunity of debating the contents of the White Paper?

Mr. Eden

Should there be a general desire for that, I will gladly consider it.

Mr. Thorne

Will the White Paper be available to Members to-day?

Mr. Eden

Yes, Sir. It will be available to-day.