HC Deb 11 April 1951 vol 486 cc75-6W
Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Minister of Food whether he will consider revising the nine-year copra agreement with Fiji in view of the higher costs of production resulting from Britain's decision to devaluate, which was not known when the contract was made.

Mr. Webb

This contract was freely made and like all other similar contracts must be regarded as binding on both parties.

Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Minister of Food how much copra he has exported from this country in the last two years; what was the selling price per ton; and what price was paid to the producers of the copra.

Mr. Webb

None. The second and third parts of the Question do not therefore arise.