§ 23. Mr. LEACHasked the Under-Secretary of State for India if he is aware that, in the opinion of some of those best able to judge, the cotton crop of India is one of the most remunerative of India's products; and, if so, will he encourage the extension of the cotton area and improvement of the quality, and thus, while greatly benefiting the cultivator, assist the cotton users of this Empire?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Harold Baker)As I have said in answer to previous questions, the Secretary of State is in communication with the Government of India on this point.
§ 24. Mr. LEACHasked the Under Secretary of State for India if, seeing that the growth of Cambodia cotton in known suitable districts of India is very remunerative to the cultivator, on account of its easy method of cultivation and prolific crop, and that it can be used largely in place of American cotton, he will urge his experts in India to promote the growth of this quality of cotton?
§ Mr. H. BAKERThe Government of India are aware of the success of Cambodia cotton in the Madras Presidency, and their agricultural experts are doing all they can to encourage its growth in other parts of India.