HC Deb 09 July 1948 vol 453 cc57-8W
Sir J. Mellor

asked the Minister of Food if he will give the value of foodstuffs imported from the countries of Western Europe during the year 1938 and for the last available year.

Mr. Strachey

The values of food, feedingstuffs and drink imported in 1938 and 1947 from the countries participating in the European Reconstruction Programme were £93 million and £110 million respectively.

the Westwood Aerodrome, Peterborough, were allocated by his Department; on what date; to whom were they allocated; which Departments supported such allocations; and what capital cost will be involved in each case, due to alterations arising from such allocations.

Mr. Key

, pursuant to his reply [OFFICIAL REPORT, 5th July, 1948; Vol. 456, c. 9] circulated the following statement: