HC Deb 23 May 1947 vol 437 c323W
Mr. King

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the announcement by Dr Rudolf Agartz, head of the Central! Economic Office in the British zone, that a directive from London prohibited the entry into Germany of large quantities of fat which were freely offered by the Swedish consumer co-operatives; and if he will explain the reasons for this directive.

Mr. Mayhew

No, and in spite of inquiries I have not been able to trace the announcement, the directive or the offer referred to. if my hon. Friend will let me have any information in his possession, I will make inquiries and write to him.