HC Deb 14 July 1930 vol 241 cc917-8
37. Mr. LOUIS SMITH

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he can now state the policy of the Government with respect to the suggested renewal of the sugar-beet subsidy either in part or as a whole?

Dr. ADDISON

I am not clear as to the circumstances which the hon. Member has in mind but, in any case, the subsidy to which he refers is governed by the terms of the British Sugar (Subsidy) Act, 1925, which does not expire until 1934.

Mr. SMITH

Does the right hon. Gentleman realise that the future of this industry would be more assured and that considerably more acreage could be grown if the subsidy were continued further?

Dr. ADDISON

I shall consider the question of the 1934 Act if I am still Minister.

Captain CAZALET

Has the right hon. Gentleman received any communications with regard to these industries?

Dr. ADDISON

We are continually receiving communications.