HC Deb 23 April 1947 vol 436 c1003
10. Mr. Vane

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs from what regions he intends to draw the imports of bread grains needed in the British zone of Germany during the coming year.

Mr. McNeil

Supplies of bread grains for the combined British and American zones will be obtained from the most economical sources of supply available subject only to the clause in the fusion agreement which takes account of our dollar difficulties.

Mr. Vane

Has the right hon. Gentleman any expectation of getting greater supplies from the Russian zone of Germany and other territories East of the Elbe, from which Germany got its grain before the war without any dollar difficulties?

Mr. McNeil

The hon. Gentleman may be assured that wherever there is grain available at comparable prices in non-dollar areas, we will utilise those resources.