HC Deb 08 December 1947 vol 445 cc772-3
36. Sir William Darling

asked the Minister of Food, in view of the shortages of grain, what plans he has to acquire such foods as the £125,000 worth of crops being burnt in the Argentine owing to economic blockade.

Mr. Strachey

The hon. Member is apparently under a misapprehension. The burning of cereals in Argentina took place during the war when supplies of imported fuel were inadequate. I am purchasing all the cereals which I can obtain from Argentina.