HC Deb 17 November 1927 vol 210 cc1117-8
48. Mr. BUCHANAN

asked the Prime Minister if he has received any representations from the Greenock Corporation as to the serious plight of the town owing to the position of the sugar-refining industry; if the Government have considered the position of this industry; and if he can state if they intend taking any steps, by legislation or otherwise, to safeguard the position?

The PRIME MINISTER

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the other parts, I understand that the British Sugar Refiners have made representations to the Treasury and that these are receiving consideration.

Mr. BUCHANAN

In view of the very serious plight of this town, will the right hon. Gentleman have the reports and their consideration speeded up with a view to an early settlement?

The PRIME MINISTER

The Treasury is notoriously a very quick mover.