HC Deb 22 January 1953 vol 510 cc59-60W
90. Mr. Beswick

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the membership and the functions of the Moshi Native Coffee Board; and what is the number of representatives of the native coffee growers and other interests on the Board.

Mr. Lyftelton

The Moshi Native Coffee Board consists of such members as the Governor chooses to appoint. At present the board consists of the District Commissioner as chairman, three other official members and three unofficial African members. The board is the sole purchaser of African-grown coffee in the Moshi district and may give directions on its cultivation and preparation. The board is empowered to impose a levy on coffee sold to it and to use the proceeds for the work of the board.