Barley Exports

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Food Supplies – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 26 April 1948.

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Photo of Dr Edith Summerskill Dr Edith Summerskill , Fulham West 12:00, 26 April 1948

The quantity of barley exported to Eire is relatively small, and is used entirely for brewing beer for re-export to this country. In view of the importance of maintaining adequate supplies of beer, my right hon. Friend is not prepared to stop this export.