HC Deb 30 November 1955 vol 546 cc209-10W
75. Mr. John Hall

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what investigation is to be made into the affairs of the Cocoa Marketing Board and the Cocoa Purchasing Company in the Gold Coast.

76. Mr. Tilney

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the composition of the committee appointed by the Gold Coast Government to inquire into the activities of the Gold Coast Cocoa Purchasing Company.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The Committee to inquire into the activities of the Cocoa Purchasing Company has not yet been appointed. The Gold Coast Government hope to secure the services of an experienced member of the legal profession with commercial experience, and a chartered accountant. The terms of reference have not been drawn up but they will provide for the investigation of all the allegations of irregularities in the affairs of the Cocoa Purchasing Company. It is not proposed to investigate the affairs of the Cocoa Marketing Board.