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Oral Answers to Questions — Eire (United States Food Shipment).

– in the House of Commons at on 28 May 1941.

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Photo of Sir Geoffrey Mander Sir Geoffrey Mander , Wolverhampton East

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he has received particulars of the proposed shipment of food from the United States of America to Eire?

Photo of Mr Geoffrey Shakespeare Mr Geoffrey Shakespeare , Norwich

No, Sir.

Photo of Sir Geoffrey Mander Sir Geoffrey Mander , Wolverhampton East

Is it not the case that certain arrangements are pending between the United States and Eire on the subject?

Photo of Viscount Turnour Viscount Turnour , Horsham and Worthing

Are the hon. and gallant Gentleman's officers in touch with the Government in the matter, and are not His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom entitled to ask the Government of Eire for information?

Photo of Mr Geoffrey Shakespeare Mr Geoffrey Shakespeare , Norwich

Certainly. I was asked whether we have any official information, but the only information so far is that supplied by the President of the United States.

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