§ 70. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the present position in East Africa in regard to the food supply; and what measures have been taken to avoid further food shortage.
§ Colonel StanleyAs a result of steadily increasing consumption and of failure of the "short rains" in two successive years, the supply of local-grown foodstuffs, mainly cereals, is not sufficient to meet requirements for 1944. Arrangements have been made for meeting this deficiency by importation.
§ Mr. SorensenIs the right hon. and gallant Gentleman satisfied that the importation will fully meet the needs of the people of East Africa?
§ Colonel StanleyI will certainly do everything I possibly can to ensure it, but this is a continuing need for some months and I cannot say what may happen.