HC Deb 10 February 1947 vol 433 cc16-7
34. Sir John Barlow

asked the Minister of Food what quantity of copra and coconut oil he has purchased from Malaya during each of the last convenient six months and the prices paid.

Mr. Strachey

As the reply involves a table of figures, I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Sir J. Barlow

Is the Minister aware that there are very considerable supplies of copra available in Malaya if he will take adequate steps to obtain it?

Mr. Strachey

We are obtaining supplies from Malaya to the maximum possible extent.

Following as the table

Tons. Price.
£ s. d
Copra.
July 25 30 5 0 F.O.B.
bags included
August —
September —
October —
November 1,650 30 5 0 F.O.B.
bags included
December 400 30 5 0 F.O.B.
bags included
Coconut Oil.
July —
August —
September —
October 250 57 0 0 F.O.B.
in drums
Early November 1,150 57 0 0 F.O.B.
in drums
Late November 2,380 56 0 0 F.O.B.
in drums
December 1,778 56 0 0 F.O.B.
in drums