§ 21. Mr. David Ecclesasked the Minister of Food whether maize will be included in the list of United Kingdom requirements to be obtained with the second annual instalment of Marshall Aid.
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food (Dr. Edith Summer-skill)The programme for spending dollars received by the United Kingdom in the second year of Marshall Aid has not yet been settled, and I regret that I cannot, therefore, answer the hon. Member's Question.
§ Mr. EcclesWould not it be a very good thing to include maize instead of buying pork, which must be a very much more expensive way of using our dollars?
§ Dr. SummerskillWe will certainly consider that.
§ Sir Ronald RossWill the right hon. Lady bear in mind the vital importance of having maize, and having it early in the year, for pig breeding?
§ Dr. SummerskillYes, Sir.