HC Deb 28 February 1949 vol 462 c7W
Sir R. Ross

asked the Minister of Food what was the purpose of the recent exchange of quantities of maize with Eire; and why was barter resorted to instead of purchase and sale.

Mr. Strachey

There was no purpose in the recent loan of maize to Eire beyond "good neighbourliness." Barter was not resorted to; we lent Eire maize which she will repay in full.

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