HC Deb 18 April 1951 vol 486 c1824
57. Mr. Bossom

asked the Minister of Food what percentage of imported feedingstuffs are obtained from countries of Eastern Europe.

Mr. Webb

Last year's figure was 29 per cent.

Mr. Bossom

In view of the conditions justifying the great re-armament programme, does not the Minister consider it is more desirable to endeavour to get this feeding material from the Empire?

Mr. Webb

We try to get these important feedingstuffs from wherever we can get them. If we can get them from the Empire, then indeed we shall, but we need to get them from Eastern Europe and shall continue to do so.

Mr. Bossom

But cannot the right hon. Gentleman get more from the Empire?