HC Deb 20 March 1950 vol 472 c1541
37. Mr. Remnant

asked the Minister of Food when he anticipates being in a position to inform tea growers in India and Ceylon what price he is prepared to offer for tenders to the 1950 bulk contract.

Mr. Webb

When our negotiations with their Governments are completed.

Mr. Remnant

Does the right hon. Gentleman appreciate that the longer this decision is delayed, the less chance he will have of getting the qualities he requires at the price upon which his Department finally decides?

Mr. Walter Fletcher

Is the right hon. Gentleman taking care during these negotiations that the resumption of the London Tea Market is not being jeopardised in the price?

Mr. Webb

That is not being overlooked.