asked the Minister of Food what imports of sugar from the Dutch East Indies he anticipates making in the next twelve months; and whether, in view of the great services rendered to the Dutch Government in the Netherlands East Indies and to the Netherlands East Indian Government, he will give an assurance that this country will obtain its fair share of sugar and other produce from this source.

Owing to hostilities in the Dutch East Indies no sugar has so far become available for export and unless this situation is remedied it is unlikely that there will be any substantial quantities during the next twelve months.