HC Deb 13 November 1940 vol 365 c1709
63. Mr. Riley

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has any information regarding the dissatisfaction prevailing in British Guiana consequent on an alleged acute shortage of rice; and whether he is in a position to make a statement on the matter?

The Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. George Hall)

I have no information that there is at present any dissatisfaction in British Guiana because of shortage of rice, although I understand that the exportable surplus has turned out less than originally expected owing to failure of the spring crop due to drought. The Governor has already been asked for a report on the situation.