Food Aid (European Community)

Mr. Spearing
asked the Minister of Overseas Development if she will publish in the Official Report a summary of the plans which the EEC has in the current and following year for financing the purchase of grain and other foodstuffs from non-member countries for supply to countries with an actual or potential shortage of food.

Mrs. Hart
The EEC provides food aid from foodstuffs produced within the Community. It therefore has no plans for purchases from non-member countries.