HC Deb 18 November 1946 vol 430 cc502-3
34. Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Food whether his attention has been called to the fact that a pig's carcase, weighing 80 lb., with the wrapper marked "Gift to Great Britain from Rhodesia," was included amongst other carcases of meat for sale delivered recently to a butcher's establishment in South-East London; by what authority gifts to this country are put on sale; and who receives the proceeds.

Mr. Strachey

With the approval of the donors, the gifts of meat received from Southern Rhodesia are being distributed in accordance with the arrangements described in the reply given on 30th January, 1946, to the Question asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Harborough (Mr. Attewell), of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy.

Sir W. Smithers

If donors give permission for these gifts to be sold, who gets the money?

Mr. Strachey

These arrangements are usually come to in agreement with the donors.

Sir W. Smithers

But who gets the money?

Mr. Strachey

The money is used for the provision of other unrationed foods from the donors—in this case Rhodesia— as and when these become available.

Sir W. Smithers

What an answer.