HC Deb 26 November 1947 vol 444 cc1988-9
60. Mr. Osborne

asked the Minister of Food what information he has obtained as to the quantities of exportable bacon, sugar and dried eggs, to which his attention has been drawn, available in America.

Mr. Strachey

As dollars cannot be provided for the purchase of these foodstuffs, I have not taken any steps to buy what exportable supplies of bacon, sugar and dried eggs may be available in the U.S.A.

Mr. Osborne

Can the Minister give some approximate idea of the quantities which would be available if he had the dollars with which to purchase them?