§ 65. Mr. J. Lewisasked the President of the Board of Trade what quantity of plantation rubber and latex he anticipates it will be possible to ship to this country during the next 12 months.
§ Mr. Ellis SmithThe International Rubber Study Group at its recent meeting estimated that supplies of natural rubber available in 1946 might reach approximately 600,000 tons. It is not yet possible, however, to say in what proportion supplies will be allocated among the various consuming countries.
§ Mr. LewisHas my hon. Friend read in this Question the words:
'it will be possible to ship to this country during the next 12 months"?
§ Mr. SmithThere are certain home needs that will have to be considered, and if my hon. Friend has any special case he would like to be considered by the Department and will send it along to us, we will see that consideration is given to it.