HC Deb 28 October 1947 vol 443 cc71-2W
85. Sir G. Fox

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that the increased production of many commodities in East Africa is being threatened by the drastic reduction of imports of machinery from America; and whether consideration will be given to maintaining all such imports as are directly or indirectly essential for increasing the production of commodities in that territory.

Mr. Rees-Williams

I am not aware that the increased production of essential commodities in East Africa is being held up as the hon. and gallant Member suggests. Every effort will be made to maintain all imports which are indispensable for such production.