§ Mr. WADDINGTONasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of the dissatisfaction caused by the decision not to remove as from 1st November the restrictions on rubber exports imposed under the Stevenson Scheme; and, having regard to the increased price of rubber since that date, with the consequent handicap to manufacturers, will he give further consideration to the matter, with a view to the early removal of all export restrictions?
§ Mr. AMERYI am aware that in certain quarters the abolition of the Rubber Exports Restriction Scheme is desired. I am in constant touch with the Governments in Ceylon and Malaya with a view to full consideration being given to every aspect of this question, but the early removal of all export restrictions, as suggested by my hon. Friend, would not I think be desirable and is not under contemplation.