§ 48. Mrs. Mannasked the Minister of Food to what extent increased supplies of butter can now be procured from various countries; and how far the United States of America has an exportable surplus available for sterling.
Dr. HillMy right hon. and gallant Friend is already buying as much butter as he can secure at reasonable prices from New Zealand, Australia and Europe. 2437 The quantity which might be available for sterling from the U.S.A. is not known, but, even if available, the sterling price might well be much too high to justify its purchase.