§ 54. Mr. T. Reidasked the Minister of Food to what extent tea is now being exported to this country from the Netherlands East Indies; at what prices for high or low grown teas or at what average price; and how these prices compare with the prices of Ceylon and Indian teas.
§ Dr. Edith SummerskillNo tea suitable for the United Kingdom market has so far been offered for export from the Netherlands East Indies; but the Ministry are ready to take advantage of any supplies from that source as soon as they are available.
§ 55. Mr. T. Reidasked the Minister of Food on what terms as regards quantity 279W and price he has agreed to purchase under bulk contract future supplies of tea from India and Ceylon.
§ Dr. SummerskillNegotiations for the purchase of tea from India and Ceylon are still proceeding.