HC Deb 28 October 1953 vol 518 c378W
86. Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what experiments have been made by the Department of Agriculture of Mauritius; and what success has been achieved in the growing of alternative crops, such as arrowroot, red onions, cocoa and coffee, so that the people are not absolutely dependent on sugar.

Mr. Lyttelton

I am consulting the Governor and will write to the hon. Member when the information required is available.