HC Deb 01 November 1920 vol 134 c52W
Mr. LUNN

asked the Secretary of State for India whether it is proposed to continue the Government control of rice in Burma; if so, whether export licences will be issued to Burmese as well as to European merchants; and whether he will consider the expediency of the local government appointing a committee on which the cultivators and Burmese merchants shall have representatives for advising the Rice Controller?

Mr. FISHER

No proposals have been received from, the Government of India for the control of the coming Burma rice crop. I shall, however, communicate the hon. Member's suggestions to the Government of India for consideration in the event of it being found necessary to continue control.