HC Deb 15 July 1926 vol 198 c612
40. Mr. FORREST

asked the Minister of Agriculture the total capital of the sugar-beet factories in Great Britain which are receiving the subsidy; and how much of this capital has been issued?

Mr. GUINNESS

The nominal share capital of the companies which operated beet-sugar factories last season is £2,845,000. Of this sum, £2,500,507 has been issued.

Mr. FORREST

Can the right hon. Gentleman say how much of this capital is held by British subjects?

Mr. GUINNESS

I think about £1,500,000 is held by British shareholders, and about £1,000,000 by foreign.