HC Deb 19 December 1969 vol 793 cc446-7W
Dame Joan Vickers

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, in view of the fact that that the issue of rum to the Royal Navy is to cease on 1st August, 1970, what consultations have taken place with countries in the West Indies which supply the rum; and whether any arrangements are being made to compensate them for the loss of revenue.

Mr. Luard

None, and no such arrangements are being made.