§ 5. Brigadier Mackesonasked the Minister of Food how many tins of fat have been exported from Britain to Nyasaland during the past 18 months.
§ 21. Sir Wavell Wakefieldasked the Minister of Food why fats urgently needed in this country are being exported to the Colonies, where there is a surplus.
§ The Minister of Food (Mr. Strachey)During the past 18 months, 4,410 tins or 6 tons of fat, were exported from the United Kingdom to Nyasaland at the express request of the Governor. We have always included in our import programmes a small quantity of fats for Colonies and Dependencies which cannot obtain supplies elsewhere.