HC Deb 05 March 1917 vol 91 c41W
Sir W. PEARCE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if some alleviation of the complete prohibition to import coffee from India and East Africa can be considered, the coffee being produced by British planters and already financed by merchants and bankers in this country?

Mr. ROBERTS

This question is receiving careful consideration, but I am afraid that in present circumstances I am not in a position to make any special concession in the matter.