§ 71. Sir WALTER de FRECEasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Dutch rubber planters are willing to join in the rubber-growing restriction scheme if the extra duty on Java and Sumatra teas, making it Is. as against 10d. for British green teas, is remitted; and, if so, what is the attitude of his Department?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLNo proposal of the nature indicated in the question has been made. The second part, therefore, does not arise.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODMay we take it that the Government have no sympathy with restriction on the production of rubber?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThere is, I think, a good deal to be said on that subject. My 2192 hon. and gallant Friend had better reserve his exultations till we have the opportunity of discussing the matter.