§ 37. Mr. Petherickasked the Secretary of State for War what plans were made by the British military authorities for introducing relief supplies into Greece immediately following its liberation.
§ Sir J. GriggFor very many months there has been planning by the British and American military authorities for the shipment of essential relief supplies to Greece at the earliest possible moment. To this end, grain and other commodities have been accumulated and stored by the British authorities in the Middle East, and when the British troops sailed for Greece stocks were immediately called forward as part of the settled plan. Over 60,000 tons of food supplies were so called for- 1254 ward and either have been landed or are in the process of shipment.
§ Mr. PetherickAre we to understand from that reply that the War Office are continuing, and are likely to continue in the near future at any rate, to be responsible for sending food supplies to Greece? Should the questions be, therefore, addressed to the Secretary of State for War?
§ Sir J. GriggI think so, so far as the British end of an Anglo-American liability is concerned.