HC Deb 16 June 1952 vol 502 c773
41. Mr. F. Willey

asked the Minister of Food if he will now make a statement on the negotiations for the supply of meat from the Argentine.

Major Lloyd George

The negotiations were suspended during the inauguration of President Peron and have not yet been resumed.

Mr. Willey

Does the right hon. and gallant Gentleman realise that as long ago as April, "The Times" called attention to the fact that this was the longest delay there had ever been in starting these negotiations? Will he do his utmost at least to get them started?

Major Lloyd George

I will repeat what I said to the hon. Gentleman some time ago, which is that I hope I shall improve on the record of my predecessor.

Mr. Royle

Will the Minister say how many private traders have so far gone out to buy the meat?

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