HC Deb 07 May 1947 vol 437 c403
33. Vice-Admiral Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he has considered representations from the Jamaica Banana Producers' Association for shipping for the export of the banana crop; and with what result.

Mr. Creech Jones

Yes, Sir. I have considered representations from the Jamaica Banana Producers' Association and am laying certain proposals before the Governor of Jamaica.

Vice-Admiral Taylor

Does that increase the imports now?

Mr. Creech Jones

No. It is a problem of shipping; the volume of exports does not arise.

Mr. Skinnard

Is it intended to enable the Jamaica banana producers to maintain their own shipping line, as in the past?

Mr. Creech Jones

That is one of the points which the Governor is asking the producers to consider.