HC Deb 28 October 1947 vol 443 c80W
69. Mr. Scott-Elliot

asked the Minister of Food whether he proposes to send representatives to Australia to consult with Australian experts with a view to drawing up a scheme of development to produce increased supplies of beef and butter.

Dr. Summerskill

Yes, Sir. My right hon. Friend has recently accepted an invitation from the Prime Minister of Australia to send representatives to consult with the experts there on the measures which might be taken to increase the supplies of a number of foodstuffs from Australia to the United Kingdom.