§ 72. Mr. Dodds-Parkerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what action is being taken to alleviate the shortage of bagging, hessian and nails in Nyasaland, which shortage, as in other African territories, threatens to reduce the export of vitally needed products.
§ Mr. Rees-WilliamsWith regard to jute goods, representations have been made to the Government of India to increase Nyasaland's allocation for the year ending June, 1948, from 200 to 373 tons. I understand that India is unable at present to effect this increase but will review the position at the end of this month. A 205W shortage of wire nails was recently brought to my notice by the Governor, and steps were at once taken to put some supplies in hand from the United Kingdom. The needs of the Protectorate will receive full consideration when allocations of nails are made in the next quarter.