64. Lieutenant-Commander Clark Hutchisonasked the Minister of Food what has been the result of the negotiations for the purchase of turkeys from the U.S.A.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe greatly reduced quantity finally available rendered it impracticable to issue these turkeys as part of the meat ration. In view of this and the decision to stop further dollar purchases, no turkeys were bought.
§ Brigadier Raynerasked the Minister of Food what arrangement he is making this year for the import of turkeys.
§ Mr. StracheyArrangements have been made for imports of 4,000 tons of turkeys from South America, 1,074 tones from Australia, and 1,500 tons from Hungary. The bulk of these are expected to arrive in good time for distribution for Christmas. In addition, there will be the usual supplies from Eire, estimated this year at about 2,400 tons.