HC Deb 17 July 1946 vol 425 c1221
55. Mr. McAdam

asked the Minister of Food what steps he has taken to enter into an agreement with the Government of Eire to purchase what surplus supplies of livestock, butter and eggs that country may have for export.

Mr. Strachey

Discussions began yesterday with representatives of the Eire Government on the whole question of future purchases of foodstuffs from that country.