HC Deb 18 February 1946 vol 419 cc175-6W
Mr. Hogg

asked the President of the Board of Trade at what price rubber is now permitted to be sold by His Majesty's Government for dollars in the world market in Malaya and Ceylon, respectively.

Sir S. Cripps: The f.o.b. prices per pound at which His Majesty's Government are selling standard sheet rubber in Malaya and Ceylon are 20¼ United States cents (approximately 1s.) and 1s. 7¼ respectively.