§ Sir F. NELSONasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware that the present price of raw rubber is under 3d. per lb., and that a continuance of this price will mean the ruin of many of the British subjects 980W engaged in the rubber-producing industry; and whether His Majesty's Government are now prepared to take steps to better the situation by initiating some scheme of restriction?
§ Dr. SHIELSThe facts are as stated by the hon. Member, but on the question of Government intervention I can add nothing to my reply to the hon. Member for Bromley (Mr. Campbell) on 6th March.