HC Deb 17 November 1947 vol 444 cc129-30W
27. Mr. Osborne

asked the Minister of Supply what quantities of raw wool, cotton, textiles, footwear, machine tools, cranes and pumps have been sent to Poland under the financial agreement providing for £6,000,000 worth of such goods; and what are the full terms of the agreement.

Mr. G. R. Strauss

The terms of the Financial Agreement are contained in Treaty Series No, 44 of 1947 (Cmd. 7148). The values of these goods, which are now being shipped to Poland, are as follow:

£
Raw Wool 1,500,000
Cotton Nil
Textiles (including clothing) 532,000
Footwear 239,000
Machine tools (including cutting and small tools) 350,000
Cranes 97,000
Pumps 27,000

All the goods concerned are being supplied from Government surpluses