HC Deb 23 October 1950 vol 478 cc316-7W
Mr. Nigel Fisher

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will ensure that priority is given to Atlantic Pact and Western Union Powers for the purchase of those raw materials produced in the Colonies which are of use in war.

Mr. J. Griffiths

The materials in question are chiefly dealt in on the open market or by private treaty and His Majesty's Government has, therefore, at present no effective control over the destination to which they are sold. The matter is, however, under consideration.