International Tin Conference

HC Deb 27 November 1950 vol 481 cc109-10W

82. Mr. J. Grimston

asked the Minister of Supply if he will make a statement in view of the breakdown of the United Nations Conference on tin.

Mr. G. R. Strauss

The International Tin Conference adjourned on 21st November to enable Governments to make a further examination of the various measures proposed about which there was a divergence of views. The main points of difference arose over the operation of a buffer stock and the prices to be written into the agreement. The documents of the proceedings will be published by the United Nations.