§ 73. Sir H. Williamsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what protests he has received from the British West Indies against the proposed agreement in respect of the importation of Cuban sugar into the United Kingdom; and what reply he has made.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsI have received a number of representations from the British West Indies about possible purchases of sugar by the United Kingdom from Cuba during the period 1951–53 inclusive. The British West Indies have been informed that His Majesty's Government have noted their views on this matter and are taking them fully into account. As the hon. Member will be aware, my hon. Friend the Secretary for Overseas Trade recently visited the British West Indies to discuss the negotiations in question with representatives of those Colonies.