§ 56. Mr. Osborneasked the Minister of Food what quantity of tea was sold in the United Kingdom and how much for delivery abroad for the year ended 31st March, 1947; and to what countries principally was it sold.
§ Dr. SummerskillFor the year ended 31st March, 1947, 472 million lb. of tea were sold in the United Kingdom, of which 36 million lb. were re-exported, principally to Eire, Holland, Denmark 1861 and Belgium. At that period the United Kingdom bought for the other countries under arrangements made by the I.E.F.C.
§ Mr. OsborneMay I again ask the right hon. Lady if this House is not entitled to know whether this was sold at a profit or a loss, and, if so, how much?
§ Dr. SummerskillCertainly, Sir. The hon. Gentleman knows that I never disappoint him. If he cares to put a Question on the Order Paper, I shall be only too happy to answer him.