asked the Minister of Food what was the value of British food imports from Poland in 1948 and 1949, respectively; and what are the prospects of increase in such imports.

The value of food imports from Poland was £5.3 million in 1948 and £8.8 million in 1949. I am glad to say that there is a good prospect of further increases in food imports this year, particularly in bacon and eggs. A satisfactory agreement about these imports has just been concluded.