HC Deb 24 October 1949 vol 468 c95W
101. Major Beamish

asked the Minister of Food what quantity of soya beans he has purchased overseas this year, from what countries and at what prices; what is his Department's price for soya beans when selling to soya flour manufacturers; and what is the total profit made in these dealings this year.

Dr. Summerskill

Purchase of soya beans this year have amounted to 24,446 tons, including 2,791 tons from British East Africa, 100 tons from Nigeria, 1,968 tons from China and 19,587 tons from Brazil. The Ministry of Food's selling price is £59 per ton. It would not at present be in the public interest to disclose the other information for which the hon. and gallant Member has asked.