§ 93. Mr. Errollasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will estimate the total indebtedness of the African cocoa farmers; and what steps are being taken to reduce it.
Mr. Creech JonesThere are no available data on which I could estimate the total indebtedness of African cocoa farmers at all accurately though there is general agreement that it is considerable. In January of last year the Governor of the Gold Coast appointed a Committee to investigate this problem and to consider remedial action. I hope to receive their recommendations soon.