HC Deb 13 December 1944 vol 406 cc1238-9
81. Mr. Turton

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what arrangements will be made under the post-war scheme for the marketing of West African cocoa to protect the interests of the consumer.

Colonel Stanley

I am not yet in a position to make a final statement. I agree, however, with the desirability of consumer representation and am considering it in the settlement of the detailed scheme. This will be made available to the House before the vote of the necessary moneys is submitted for approval.

Mr. Turton

Can my right hon. and gallant Friend at least say whether under the post-war scheme it will be possible for manufacturers of cocoa to buy in a futures market in order to keep consumers' prices stable?

Colonel Stanley

That is a rather different question. Perhaps my hon. Friend will put it down.

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