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Oral Answers to Questions — Leeward Islands (ST. Kitt's Sugar Factory)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 22 January 1947.

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Photo of Mr Jon Rankin Mr Jon Rankin , Glasgow Tradeston 12:00, 22 January 1947

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that there is a considerable demand in the Presidency of St. Christopher-Nevis that public ownership and operation of the St. Kitt's sugar factory should be instituted; and what answer has been returned to the petitioners presenting this demand.

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