HC Deb 11 March 1931 vol 249 c1162
9. Rear-Admiral BEAMISH (for Mr. LESLIE BOYCE)

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is in a position to make a statement regarding the recently announced intention of the Admiralty to purchase 50 tons of sisal from East Africa; and will he say whether and for what reason the tenders for supplying the same have now been withdrawn?

Mr. ALEXANDER

Fifty tons of sisal hemp from British East Africa have actually been purchased for trial; the second part of the question does not therefore arise.

Rear-Admiral BEAMISH

Would the right hon. Gentleman say what farm the trial will take?

Mr. ALEXANDER

I require notice of that question, which does not arise out of the question on the Paper.