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27.
Mr. Hurd
asked the Minister of Food what were his requirements stated to the Overseas Food Corporation of each type of produce to be grown in 1949 under the groundnut scheme in East Africa.
Dr. Summerskill
We told them that we wanted all the oilseeds which they could possibly grow in 1949, and this was one of the main considerations they took into account in determining their cropping programme.
28.
Mr. Hurd
asked the Minister of Food if he has agreed with the Overseas Food Corporation the programme of bush clearing that will be practicable in the coming year under the East African groundnut scheme.
Dr. Summerskill
No, Sir. The Corporation's clearing programme does not require my right hon. Friend's approval.