§ 29. Mr. Marloweasked the Minister of Food how many tons of biscuits have been exported since 1st January, 1946; to what countries; and whether the export of biscuits will be stopped in view of the shortage in this country.
§ Mr. StracheyThe quantity of biscuits exported by manufacturers on a commercial basis from 1st January to 30th October, 1946, amounted to 3,770 tons. In addition Government exports for relief feeding purposes, ships stores, N.A.A.F.I., etc, amount to 10,767 tons. The list of countries to which biscuits have been sent by the trade is rather long and, with the hon. Member's permission, I will circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT as soon as possible. In accordance with the statement on food exports made by my predecessor on 16th April, commercial exports of biscuits are now permitted only to certain Empire countries. I do not intend to stop this small flow of exports.