§ 87. Mr. Youngerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware of the difficulties being experienced by consumers' co-operative societies in West Africa in obtaining supplies; and whether, in view of his declared policy of encouraging these societies, he will endeavour to assist them.
Mr. Creech JonesYes, Sir, I am aware there are difficulties and I am seeing whether anything can be done in the present conditions of short supply to overcome them. Meanwhile, if my hon. Friend will give me specific cases, I shall be glad to look into them and give any help that I can.