§ Mr. Awberyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware that the unsettled state of the rubber industry is caused largely by the constant fluctuation in the price of rubber; and what steps are being taken to establish reasonable constant prices in an industry on which the welfare of Malaya depends.
§ Mr. LytteltonYes, but stabilisation of rubber prices is an international problem and prolonged negotiations have shown that there is little likelihood of agreement being reached on what measures are necessary and practicable.