HC Deb 06 June 1951 vol 488 c1002
35. Mr. Osborne

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies to whom he proposes to sell, and at what prices, the processed shark and tunny fish now being caught in West African waters by the ship "African Queen"; when these foods will be made available; and in what quantities.

Mr. J. Griffiths

These are all matters for the Colonial Development Corporation, to whom I suggest that the hon. Member should address his inquiries.

Mr. Osborne

Does the Minister know whether the Colonial Development Corporation had conversations with his right hon. Friend the Minister of Food to see whether the British public were prepared to buy and to eat processed shark?

Mr. Griffiths

I am sure that if the hon. Member puts that question to the Corporation he will get a reply.

Mr. Osborne

I have done so, but did not get a reply.

Mr. Griffiths

The hon. Member should try again.