HC Deb 14 October 1946 vol 427 c137W
138. Mr. Beechman

asked the Minister of Food whether arrangements have now been completed for enabling Cornish pilchards to be exported to Italy.

Dr. Summerskill

The Italian Government have agreed to grant a licence for the import of cured pilchards and herrings to the value of £80,000, which will permit the export to Italy of part of this season's cure of pilchards. In association with my hon. Friend, the Secretary for Overseas Trade, my right hon. Friend is seeking to have these arrangements extended.