HC Deb 18 November 1954 vol 533 c70W
Mr. Shepherd

asked the President of the Board of Trade what arrangements have been made for the marketing of the next Nigerian cotton crop.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

The long-term agreement between the Raw Cotton Commission and the Nigerian Produce Marketing Co., Ltd., for the purchase of Nigerian cotton has been terminated on conditions acceptable to both parties. The marketing of Nigerian cotton will henceforth be the responsibility of the Company.