§ 74. Mr. Arthur Skeffingtonasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware of the shortage of consumer goods on the Island of Pemba; and what steps are proposed for dealing with this matter.
§ Mr. ProfumoTemporary shortages of certain imported goods occurred in Pemba following the large influx of labour for the clove picking season. I understand the shortages were never serious and that supplies are now returning to normal.