HC Deb 23 November 1948 vol 458 c100W
69. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Minister of Agriculture to what extent new agricultural machinery is to form part of Marshall aid from the U.S.A.; and whether he will ensure that such machinery has priority over imports of armaments.

Mr. G. Brown

We now expect to be able to continue importing all the parts needed to keep existing machines running, and in addition to import a small number of certain types of machine of which United Kingdom supplies are deficient. I am satisfied that we are obtaining a reasonable share of the United States supplies of agricultural machinery and in these circumstances the second part of the question does not arise.