HC Deb 13 June 1950 vol 476 cc32-3
63. Mr. Osborne

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much has been received by the United Kingdom in Marshall Aid in the last 12 months to the latest convenient date; and principally in what commodities, and the volume of each commodity.

Sir S. Cripps

For receipts and values of commodities I would refer the hon. Member to the quarterly reports (which are presented to Parliament) on operations under the Economic Co-operation Agreement. I regret that figures for volumes of commodities are not readily available.

Mr. Osborne

Is the Chancellor satisfied that in two years' time we shall be in a position to buy these commodities which are today being given to us?

Sir S. Cripps

That is a completely different question.

Mr. Osborne

It is a very important one.