HC Deb 12 October 1944 vol 403 c1917
30. Captain Gammans

asked the Secretary of State for India if he is in a position to make a statement concerning the general food position in India.

Mr. Amery

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to my reply to the questions by the hon. Members for West Leytonstone (Mr. Sorenson) and East Birkenhead (Mr. Graham White) given on 5th October, to which at present I have nothing to add.

32. Mr. Graham White

asked the Secretary of State for India, if the quantity of food grains stuffs which the Government undertook to import into India in the 12 months ending 31st October, 1944, has now been delivered.

Mr. Amery

Shipments of the wheat which His Majesty's Government have undertaken to make available to India are proceeding satisfactorily and the whole of the quantity due for shipment up to 30th September is covered by arrangements already made.