§ 57. Mr. de Rothschildasked the Under secretary of State for the Colonies what is the position with regard to the formulation of a scheme for the restriction of sisal 30 production; whether the co-operation of the Netherlands East Indies, Mexico, the Philippines and Portuguese East Africa is being sought; and whether, pending final agreement, a temporary scheme of restriction will be introduced?
§ The Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. George Hall)Such a scheme is under consideration, and the co-operation of other interested Governments is being sought. Pending further progress with these plans, production in British territory is, as an interim measure, being maintained on a restricted basis.