HC Deb 17 October 1940 vol 365 cc849-50W
Mr. J. Morgan

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food, what steps he is taking to make available to poultry, pig and dairy farmers in this country the 7,000,000 tons of maize authoritatively reported surplus to Argentine domestic requirements; and if he is aware that this maize surplus amounted to only about 1,500,000 tons a year ago?

Mr. Boothby

I am aware that there is an abnormal exportable surplus of maize in the Argentine. The quantity that can be imported into this country depends on the shipping situation, and our requirements of maize are under constant review in relation to our other requirements.