HC Deb 26 March 1946 vol 421 cc211-2
56. Vice-Admiral Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will make available to Members the estimates which were made by the Government of the amount of food, drink and tobacco which might be obtained from countries of the Overseas Empire.

Mr. Dalton

About —350 million in value during 1946.

Vice-Admiral Taylor

Could the right hon. Gentleman indicate the various categories of goods?

Mr. Dalton

That would involve a lot of figures, but, if the hon. and gallant Member would like it, I would be very happy to try to do so, but I would circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT. have given the hon. and gallant Member the aggregate figures.

Vice-Admiral Taylor

Does not the right hon. Gentleman think that the public would be very interested to have the details?

Mr. Dalton

If the hon. and gallant Member will put down another Question, I will have the details prepared.