HC Deb 11 June 1951 vol 488 c156W
72. Mr. Turton

asked the Minister of Food the quantity and value of his purchase of feedingstuffs from the Argentine during the past six months.

Mr. F. Willey

During the six months from November, 1950, to April, 1951, we imported from Argentina 182,400 tons of feedingstuffs consisting of oilcakes, maize and wheat offals. The c.i.f. value was £4,217,000.

76. Mr. G. Williams

asked the Minister of Food what stocks of animal feedingstuffs are held at present; and to what extent further stockpiling is contemplated.

Mr. F. Willey

It would not be in the national interest to give this information.

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