HC Deb 31 July 1951 vol 491 c157W
50. Mr. Hurd

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent he has authorised the purchase of low-grade wheat and coarse grains in Canada this season in order to supplement supplies of feedingstuffs for cattle, pigs and poultry in the coming winter.

Mr. Gaitskell

We have, so far, purchased 54,000 tons of feedwheat and 50,000 tons of barley from Canada for this purpose. It would not be in the public interest to disclose the extent of any further authorisations.