§ 72. Mr. Tilneyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of the good reports from Lancashire on cotton grown experimentally in British Guiana; and what steps have been taken by the Government of British Guiana to find out if cotton can be grown in that territory on an economic and commercial basis.
§ Mr. ProfumoI am aware that favourable reports have been received, but further experimental work on the economics of cotton growing in the Colony is necessary before any decision to expand production can be made. Such work is being done by the Department of Agriculture.
§ Mr. TilneyIs my hon. Friend aware that I am told that this cotton compares very favourably with that from Egypt?