§ 29. Mr. Walter Fletcherasked the Minister of Food at what price and what quantity of sugar has been purchased in Cuba by His Majesty's Government within the last six months; and what is the total expenditure of dollars involved.
§ Mr. StracheyIn view of the negotiations now proceeding with other countries, it would not be in the public interest at this stage to disclose details of our recent purchases of sugar from Cuba.
§ Mr. FletcherWould not the Minister agree that purchases made recently are very much higher than those made by other countries, and is that not placing a handicap on manufacturers and exporters of sweets from this country which, in turn, produce dollars?
§ Mr. StracheyI have not followed the hon. Gentleman's argument. Perhaps he would put it to me.