HC Deb 10 November 1952 vol 507 c592
54. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Food what bulk purchase food agreements have been concluded or renewed between 1st November, 1951, and 1st November, 1952.

Dr. Hill

With permission, I will circulate a list in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Willey

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the divergence between his practice in office and his professions and propaganda before he took office is welcome?

Dr. Hill

Perhaps the hon. Member will study the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the list: Oils and fats: Nigeria, Gold Coast, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Gilbert and Ellice Islands. Bacon: Denmark. Evaporated milk: New Zealand. Eggs: Irish Republic, Denmark. Coffee: Jamaica, Uganda, Kenya, Tanganyika, Gold Coast. The above list excludes re-negotiation of prices under existing agreements and other purchases covering one year or less.