HC Deb 29 May 1957 vol 571 cc33-4W
74. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the plans of the Government of the Federation of Malaya for opening up new land for rubber holdings; and what assistance will be given until the new trees come into production.

Mr. Profumo

Land use in the Federation of Malaya is the responsibility of the State and Settlement Governments, and decisions to allow new land to be put under rubber rests with them. Loans for approved new planting can be obtained from the Federal Land Development Authority and in certain circumstances grants for new planting, as opposed to replanting, can be given under the Federal Government's Rubber Replanting Scheme. A scheme is also being considered for granting financial assistance to groups of smallholders who combine together to open substantial blocks of new land to rubber cultivation.

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