HC Deb 09 November 1948 vol 457 c1385
70. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the President of the Board of Trade what recent purchases of pedigree livestock have been made here by the Soviet Government.

Mr. Bottomley

In the period June to September, 1948, licences were issued for the export to the U.S.S.R. of 1,580 sheep, 406 cattle and 427 pigs, to a total value of £110,617.

Mr. Emrys Hughes

Will the Minister realise that British farmers are very enthusiastic about this trade with Russia and will he do everything possible to increase it?