§ Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what renewed applications have been received from African co-operatives since 1950 for leave to grow and market Virginian flue-cured tobacco; whether such applications will 118W continue to be opposed by the Government of Northern Rhodesia; and on what grounds.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydNo such application has been received since 1950. The Northern Rhodesia Government is not opposed to such applications and any they receive will be considered on their merits.