HC Deb 19 December 1927 vol 212 c11
24. Mr. THURTLE

asked the Minister of Agriculture how many beet-sugar factories were actually engaged in the manufacture of home-grown sugar during the last manufacturing season?

Mr. GUINNESS

Fourteen beet-sugar factories were actually engaged in the manufacture of home-grown sugar during the 1926–27 season.

Mr. BUXTON

Can the right hon. Gentleman say how many other factories are planned with a view to working in the next season?

Mr. GUINNESS

There are five factories in contemplation at the present time.