HC Deb 23 October 1946 vol 427 cc391-2W
138. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will indicate how the scheme for cocoa and banana marketing is progressing; whether resistance respecting the former has now ceased; and what action respecting the latter has been taken relative to the Cameroons.

Mr. Creech Jones

I expect shortly to make a statement on the future marketing arrangements for West African cocoa. As regards bananas, future plans for marketing the Jamaica crop are under active consideration with the Governor and my right hon. Friend the Minister of Food. In the Cameroons, arrangements for marketing bananas will form part of the plans for development of the plantations which are in course of preparation and are referred to in the reply I am giving today to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Dudley (Colonel Wigg).

Dr. Santo Jeger

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what his decision is regarding' the future of the cocoa marketing scheme.

Mr. Creech Jones

This matter has been receiving my attention and I hope that shortly I shall be able to make a statement.

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