§ 76. Brigadier Mackesonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the quantity of beans available for export from Cyprus during the past year; the average crop of beans grown in Cyprus; 1168 and what percentage of this year's crop has been or will be exported to this country.
§ Brigadier MackesonIs the Minister aware that the Question is about beans and not carrots?
Mr. Creech JonesThen I must have further notice of the Question. [Interruption.] It may be that the hon. and gallant Gentleman thought that I said "carrots." I am referring to carob beans. I am sorry. Perhaps I can now give the information about carob beans.
About 45,000 tons of carobs will be exported in 1946. The average crop grown is about 50,000 tons United Kingdom purchases this year will be approximately 25 per cent. of the crop.