§ 59. Mr. Manderasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is able to make a statement with reference to the new proposals for establishing a marketing board for the Colonial Empire?
§ The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. Ormsby-Gore)I would refer the hon. Member to the statement which I made on 6th May in reply to the hon. Baronet the Member for Henley (Sir G. Fox). I am not yet in a position to add anything to that statement.
§ Mr. ManderCan the right hon. Gentleman say when the matter will be brought before the House for the necessary finance?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreThere will have to be a Supplementary Estimate introduced before the board can come into existence.
§ Mr. ManderWill it be introduced before the House adjourns?
§ Mr. Ormsby-GoreI am not sure.