§ 77. Sir W. de FRECEasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether his attention has been called to the report of the Uganda Cotton Inquiry Commission recommending immediate legislation to fix a minimum price for the growers; whether he is aware that at present Empire cotton growing is suffering from a serious set-back owing to low prices; and whether, to make the Cabinet plans to stimulate cotton growing in the Empire effective, the Government proposes, first of all, to deal with cotton prices as suggested?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. Lunn)I have seen a summary in the Press, but it is not expected that copies of the Report will be available in this country for a few weeks. In the meantime, I can only assure the hon. Member that the Report, and the recommendations contained in it relating to the fixing of cotton prices, will receive the most careful consideration.