§ 28. Colonel WOODCOCKasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the orange growers of the West Indies have yet appointed a direct representative watching their interests on the London market, in accordance with the suggestion in the Report of the Imperial Economic Committee?
§ Mr. AMERYNo representative has been appointed, nor am I aware that the Imperial Economic Committee have suggested such an appointment in this case.
§ Colonel WOODCOCKHas the right hon. Gentleman seen the report?
§ Mr. AMERYYes. I have not only seen the report, but I have refreshed my mind on the subject. It is not a specific recommendation. In fact, it is fairly clear from their references to the West Indies that in this case they would not have made such a recommendation.
§ Colonel WOODCOCKHas the right hon. Gentleman seen that in my question I only said "the suggestion"?
§ Mr. AMERYIn discussing the question of the West Indian fruits, they pointed out certain facts, which obviously would involve great improvements in the fruit before it would be worth marketing here.