HC Deb 22 February 1926 vol 192 c20
57. Mr. RAMSDEN

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the quantity of tobacco and cigars produced in the Crown Colonies and Protectorates for the years 1913 and 1924?

Mr. AMERY

As the reply to my hon. Friend s question can beet be given in tabular form, I will, with his permission, circulate a statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT giving such information as is available.

Sir HARRY BRITTAIN

Can the right hon. Gentleman say, at any rate, that the quality is excellent?

Mr. AMERY

Oh, I think so, but I am not a smoker myself.

Following is the tabulated statement:

Grenada is in the nature of an experiment. I have informed the Governor of the Windward Islands that should the experiment prove successful in working, its extension to St. Vincent and St. Lucia will be considered after the lapse of a reasonable interval.