§ 38. Mr. Walter Fletcherasked 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. StracheyThe information required by the hon. Member is not immediately available, but I will circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT as soon as possible.
§ Mr. FletcherIs the Minister satisfied both with the quantity he has obtained and the price he now has to pay?
§ Mr. StracheyNo, Sir, I am never satisfied as to quantity or price.