§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is satisfied that Ceylon has an adequate supply of rice; what steps have been taken to offset any possible loss from Burma; and whether the advice given by the Ceylon Ministry of Agriculture, on 22nd August last, that a substantial increase in Ceylonese food production was imperative has been carried into effect?
§ Mr. George HallEvery effort is being made to maintain and to increase Ceylon's rice and paddy stocks and also to increase food production in the island.