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West Indies (Food Supplies)

Volume 390: debated on Wednesday 23 June 1943

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asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what further progress has been made in securing an adequate supply of essential food to each of the West Indian Colonies; and whether a specific nutritional survey of the Colonies is to be made?

According to my latest telegraphic reports from the Governors, there is an adequate supply of essential foodstuffs in each West Indian Colony. In reply to the second part of the Question, I consider that a nutrition survey is very desirable. The hon. Member will, however, appreciate that it is far from easy at this time to find an expert whose services can be spared.