HC Deb 18 December 1946 vol 431 cc1937-8
12. Mr. Chamberlain

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to what extent His Majesty's Government have decided to support the proposals of Mr. La Guardia in reference to a substitute organisation for U.N.R.R.A. in the matter of food supplies.

Mr. McNeil

Mr. La Guardia's proposal for the establishment of a United Nations Emergency Food Fund was not adopted. The text of an alternative resolution adopted by the General Assembly is being placed in the Library of the House.

Mr. Chamberlain

I am aware that it was not adopted, but does not my right hon. Friend think that an international control of these matters is much better than single arrangements as between country and country?

Mr. McNeil

It is not a unilateral arrangement between country and country, and I think I have previously explained to the House rather fully our proposals in this matter.

Mr. Warbey

What were the precise aspects of the La Guardia proposals to which His Majesty's Government objected?

Mr. McNeil

I think I could hardly be expected to explain that by question and answer.

Mr. Chamberlain

As my right hon. Friend says that it is not a matter as between country and country, will he explain what it is, because I understand that America is preparing to make arrangements with individual countries?

Mr. McNeil

Perhaps my hon. Friend will read the text in the Library, and discuss it further with me.