§ 4. Sir B. Neven-Spenceasked the President of the Board of Trade how many tons of tinplate have been shipped to Malaya since 1st January, 1947, to meet the requirements of the fruit-canning industry; and whether these requirements have been, or will be, fully met in time for the forthcoming season's operations.
§ Sir S. Cripps1,743 tons of tinplate were shipped to Malaya in the months of January and February of this year for all purposes. This should, therefore, make it possible to meet the quota of 1,8000 tons for the packing of cooking oils and fruit for the period January to June, 1947. I understand that the Malayan authorities regard this as acceptable.