§ 10. Sir P. Agnewasked the President of the Board of Trade the countries in Europe from which the exports of potash to the United Kingdom are subject to the arrangements of a cartel.
§ The President of the Board of Trade (Sir David Eccles)I have no detailed information, but imports from France, Western Germany and Spain have been in the hands of a single company. The present inquiry of the Monopolies Commission into the supply of chemical fertilisers will no doubt give additional information.
§ Sir P. AgnewCan my right hon. Friend say whether there are any other countries which can act as sources of supply of potash for this country?
§ Sir D. EcclesWe get a little from Eastern Germany, but not very much.