HC Deb 15 March 1950 vol 472 c1084
51 and 52. Mr. Turton

asked the Minister of Food (1) whether he will revise the policy of grain purchasing, so as to enable the British corn trade to regain its prewar position in the international grain trade;

(2) whether he will now transfer the buying, warehousing and distribution of raw cocoa from his Department to the trade.

Mr. Webb

I am considering these and relevant matters in the light of the recommendations of the Select Committee on Estimates. I will make a statement in due course.

Mr. Turton

How soon will that statement be made? Will it be made this month or later?

Mr. Webb

It is difficult to say. Fairly soon, I should think.