HC Deb 12 April 1973 vol 854 c369W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which of the international commodity arrangements have been in difficulties through the emergence of substitutes in the market, as commodity prices move higher.

Sir G. Howe

I know of no such difficulties.

Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage of total aid by industrial States of the Western world is effected through commodity arrangements.

Sir G. Howe

I do not think the benefits of commodity arrangements can be quantified in aid terms.