§ Mr. Haleasked the Minister of Food why, when the Iceland Government recently made an offer to supply fresh whale meat to this country as a valuable addition to our food resources, the offer was refused; and whether, in view of the altered food position, he will now reopen negotiations with the Governments of Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark for the importation of this foodstuff.
§ Sir B. SmithI am not aware that any offer of fresh whale meat has been made to my Department by the Iceland Government. I am advised that it would be difficult to find an outlet in this country for this unaccustomed type of food, but I will bear my hon. Friend's suggestion in mind.