HC Deb 14 December 1949 vol 470 c2643
17. Mr. Hurd

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will state the total sum which has now been advanced to the Colonial Development Corporation for the poultry project in the Gambia.

Mr. Creech Jones

The advances approved total £810,000.

Mr. Hurd

Can the right hon. Gentleman tell us when the British housewife may expect to see some dividend in eggs and poultry for this £800,000 investment?

Mr. Creech Jones

I am rather hopeful that something will happen next year.