HC Deb 07 July 1947 vol 439 cc190-1W
40. Mr. Tiffany

asked the Minister of Food what was the average price of tea per lb. at the Colombo auctions of 31st March, 1947; and how did this price compare with that paid last year when the Ceylon crop was bought by his Department.

Dr. Summerskill

I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which I gave my hon. Friend the Member for Swindon (Mr. T Reid) on 28th April.

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