§ 68. Mr. STEPHENasked the Minister of Agriculture how many directors of the various sugar-beet companies who have obtained the subsidy under the Sugar Beet Act are of British nationality and how many of foreign nationality?
§ Major Sir HARRY BARNSTON (Comptroller of the Household)I have been asked to reply. Of the sugar-beet factory companies that have obtained the subsidy, 15 directors are of British and two of foreign nationality.
§ Mr. STEPHENWill the hon. Gentleman explain why it is necessary for foreign capitalists to receive a subsidy from the British Government?
§ Sir H. BARNSTONI am afraid I cannot.
§ Colonel DAYCan the hon. Gentleman state the amount?