§ 49. Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Food if he will make a statement as to the latest developments in the prices and movements of sugar between Great Britain and the West Indies.
§ Mr. StracheyThe current agreement with Commonwealth sugar producers provides that the Ministry of Food will find a market in the Commonwealth at prices to be negotiated annually, for all the sugar which the West Indian Colonies can produce for export up to 1952. The possible extension of the arrangements beyond 1952 is under consideration, and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State66W for the Colonies and I will take advantage of the presence in this country of two deputations from the West Indies to discuss the matter with them. The current price is £27 5s. per ton, including preference.