TOP SECRET to the Russians were met by requests for reciprocal facility they should, of course, be examined on their merits. The view was also expressed that it was unfortunate that the Ministry of Food had not kept the Committee informed of the trend of discussions with the Soviet representatives over the proposal that grain inspectors should visit the Soviet Union in connection with the 1951/1952 grain contract. THE COMMITTEE:Invited the Foreign Office to approach the Board of Trade, Ministry of Food and Ministry of Supply on the lines of 'X' above.