Cocoa Marketing Board

HC Deb 03 May 1950 vol 474 c1665

4. Mr. Erroll

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what are the figures of profit or loss for the operations of the Gold Coast Cocoa Marketing Board for 1947-48 and 1948-49, respectively.

Mr. J. Griffiths

I would refer the hon. Member to the relevant annual reports of the Board.

Mr. Erroll

In view of the very high figures of profits given in these reports, will the Minister consider applying some of the surplus to the improvement of the conditions in the territory concerned?

Mr. Griffiths

I should require notice of that.