HC Deb 01 May 1923 vol 163 cc1144-5
2. Mr. HANCOCK

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will give the names of all the sugar refining firms in Great Britain?

Lieut.-Colonel BUCKLEY (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)

I am unable to furnish a complete list of all sugar refiners in Great Britain, but am sending the hon. Member a list of the firms which carry on the business of sugar refining in bonded premises under the supervision of the Department of Customs and Excise.

Mr. HANCOCK

Will the list appear in the OFFICIAL REPORT?

Lieut.-Colonel BUCKLEY

Yes.

Following is the list:

Messrs. Martineau's, Limited; Tate and Lyle, Limited; W. E. Criddle and Sons, Limited; Fairrie and Company, Limited; Macfie and Sons, Limited; Sankey Sugar Company; The Glebe Sugar Refining Company, Limited; Neill, Dempster and Neill; Orchard Sugar Refining Company; John Walker and Company; The West-burn Sugar Refineries, Limited.