§ 15. Mr. LUMLEYasked the President of the Board of Trade what countries produce the 21.2 per cent. of the sugar 2106 crop of the world, which is grown within the British Empire, and in what quantities?
Mr. WEBBThe answer contains a number of figures, and the hon. Member will perhaps allow me to have it circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the answer:
§ Of the output of sugar in 1923–24 within the British Empire, estimated by Messrs. Willett and Grey at approximately 4,000,000 tons, the following statement shows the chief areas of production and the estimated crop in each case:
| Tons. | |
| British India | 3,025,000 |
| Australia | 279,700 |
| Mauritius | 200,000 |
| Natal | 180,350 |
| British West Indies | 166,000 |
| British Guiana | 90,000 |
| Fiji Islands | 35,000 |