§ Mr. Gammansasked the Minister of Food why the supply of flour to the British West Indies at the same price as paid by Great Britain was not included in the wheat agreement with Canada; and if he is aware of the dissatisfaction felt in the islands because of this fact, especially as the British West Indies are paid less for their exports of sugar than is paid by his Ministry for sugar from Cuba.
§ Mr. StracheyDuring the war years the United Kingdom undertook to procure wheat and flour for those Colonies which were unable to make their own arrangements and this practice has continued. The British West Indies and certain other Colonies have always preferred to procure their own supplies of these commodities, and the price of Canadian flour for the West Indies is, therefore, a matter for direct negotiation between the Canadian and Colonial Governments concerned. I am aware that dissatisfaction is felt in the islands on account of the present price. As regards sugar, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Heston and Isleworth (Mr. W. R. Williams) on 24th November.