§ 54. Mr. Errollasked the Minister of Food why he fixed a price of £39 5s. 6d. per ton f.o.b. Singapore for this year's crop of illipenuts; and how much was purchased at this price.
§ Dr. SummerskillThis price was recommended by our local agents as likely to encourage the maximum collection of nuts. Our purchases amounted to 8,356 tons.
§ Mr. ErrollAs there is considerable evidence of a higher price and a much larger quantity, will the hon. Lady make sure that a higher price is paid next year?
§ Dr. SummerskillWe are increasing it by £2 next year.
§ Dr. SummerskillVegetable.