HC Deb 06 March 1911 vol 22 c822
Mr. STANIER

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture if he will state how many agricultural colleges will be asked to experiment on sugar-beet growing this year; and what sum of money will be available for the experiments?

Sir E. STRACHEY

The number and money required is under consideration.

Mr. STANIER

The time is very short for enabling these experiments to be undertaken.

Sir E. STRACHEY

The matter is proceeding very quickly.