§ 68. Mr. W. Fletcherasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what proportion of the Burmese rice crop he expects to receive during 1947 and the first half of 1948; what quantity in tonnage this represents, and at what price.
§ Mr. Rees-WilliamsA little more than 35 per cent, of the exportable surplus of Burmese rice was allocated to British Far Eastern territories for the calendar year 1947. For the first half year of 1948 approximately 42 per cent. of the estimated exportable surplus has been allocated to the same territories. The quantities in round figures are as follow:
Tons. For 1947 282, 000 For the first half of 1948 334,000 The 1947 price for white rice is £33 6s. 8d. per ton f.o.b. Rangoon. The 204W price for the 1947–8 crop, which will come into effect on 1st January, 1948, is £38 per ton f.o.b. Rangoon. In both cases there are differentials for other grades and types.