Anglo-Russian Trade Agreement

HC Deb 26 January 1948 vol 446 cc652-3

83. Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyre

asked the Minister of Food when the terms of the Anglo-Russian Trade Agreement were communicated to the International Emergency Food Council.

Mr. Strachey

I am not aware that the terms of the Agreement have been communicated to the I.E.F.C., or that it would be appropriate to make such a communication.

Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyre

asked the Minister of Food whether, under the terms of the Anglo-Russian Trade Agreement, any receipts of grain will constitute a nett addition to the cereal imports of this country.

Mr. J. Strachey

Yes, Sir.

85. Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyre

asked the Minister of Food if he will give an assurance that whatever quantities of grain are received by this country under the Anglo-Russian Trade Agreement, such deliveries will not lead to a reduction of any allocation by the International Emergency Food Council.

Mr. Strachey

The recommendations of the International Emergency Food Council regarding the distribution of cereals relate only to bread grains. The Russian coarse grains purchased by this country will be used mainly for animal feeding.