HC Deb 27 October 1947 vol 443 c33W
125. Air-Commodore Harvey

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many dollars have been expended on purchasing coffee; how much of this commodity has been re-exported; and in which currencies has it been paid for.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

6.8 million dollars in the twelve months ended July, 1947 6.6 million dollars of this was resold—mainly to Belgium, Italy, and Norway.