§ 36. Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how much maize meal is imported from Canada by Antigua; how much is grown locally, and what mills are available for grinding maize; and whether they are used to their full extent.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsAbout 1,300 tons of corn meal were imported by Antigua from dollar sources in 1950. There are no figures of local production, which is small. As far as I am aware, there are no private mills. The Government own a drier and mill which is not fully used. Its future is being considered.
§ Mr. JohnsonIs my right hon. Friend aware that the late Governor, Earl Baldwin, had much difficulty in moving 2281 the local department of agriculture, and that there is machinery available for grinding maize? Would he get title local department of agriculture to move a little more quickly?
§ Mr. GriffithsThe future of the drier and mill in Antigua is now under consideration, as I indicated in my reply.