§ 66. Sir P. Macdonaldasked the Minister of Food what was the result of the recent trials of the Shervik bush clearing machine; how many of these machines have been ordered for the Groundnut Scheme; and how soon will they he operating.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe responsibility for providing this information rests with the Overseas Food Corporation. I have, therefore, passed the hon. Member's inquiry to the Corporation, who will, I understand, communicate with him direct.
§ 67. Sir P. Macdonaldasked the Minister of Food what is the latest estimate of the capital cost of the East African Groundnut Scheme.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe Overseas Food Corporation are at present engaged in a thorough and comprehensive review of the scheme. Until their report is received I am not in a position to give the information for which the hon. Member asks