§ 80. Mr. J. Hyndasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what are the plans of the Uganda Government for the use of over £6 million of the African Coffee Price Assistance Fund; and whether it is intended that this balance of the fund shall be used on behalf of the African coffee producers.
§ Mr. LytteltonThe Government of Uganda propose that any part of the fund not required for the reorganisation of the industry should be used for projects of direct benefit to Africans not provided for in the development programme, and for loans to assist Africans in erecting and equipping new curing works.
§ 81. Mr. J. Hyndasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the purpose of the Coffee Price Assistance Fund in the re-organisation proposals of the Uganda coffee industry, to which all producers will contribute.
§ Mr. LytteltonThe purpose of this fund will be to assure all producers of stable prices throughout a season and to mitigate over a period the effects of any rapid fall in prices.