HC Deb 05 December 1949 vol 470 c131W
Mr. J. Morrison

asked the Minister of Food what further cuts in coffee allocations to the trade are to be expected.

Mr. Strachey

None, I hope.

Mr. J. Morrison

asked the Minister of Food what plans his Department has for selling East African coffee in dollar markets; and what part of any resultant profits will accrue to the coffee producers.

Mr. Strachey

The sale of part of the Ministry's stocks of East African coffees in dollar markets is proceeding satisfactorily. The question of diverting future supplies to dollar markets and the disposal of any profits that may be realised on present and future sales is being discussed with the producers' organisations.

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