HC Deb 27 October 1947 vol 443 c498
38. Mr. Walter Fletcher

asked the Minister of Food the percentage of the tea crop of India and Ceylon, respectively, purchased by His Majesty's Government in 1946 and January to June, 1947, and the average price, respectively, in 1946 and in the first six months of 1947.

Mr. Strachey

The information required by the hon. Member is not immediately available, but I will circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT as soon as possible.

Mr. Fletcher

Is the Minister satisfied both with the quantity he has obtained and the price he now has to pay?

Mr. Strachey

No, Sir, I am never satisfied as to quantity or price.

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