§ 65. Sir John Barlowasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that there were 300,000 tons of groundnuts recently in Nigeria which the 'growers were unable 27 to sell or ship for use in this country; and what action he is taking to secure these supplies.
§ Dr. SummerskillWest African groundnuts are bought on my right hon. Friend's behalf as soon as they are offered by the growers. The stocks to which the hon. Member refers are the Ministry's property and are being shipped for use in this country.
§ Mr. ErrollIn view of the disquieting information revealed in the report of the Oil Seeds Commission about the shortages of spares for the Nigerian railway, which has to move these crops, will the Minister take all possible steps to speed up this matter?
§ Dr. SummerskillYes, Sir, we are doing everything possible.