§ 20. Captain P. MACDONALDasked the Minister of Agriculture if he is now in a position to state what is the policy of the Government with regard to the expansion of the sugar-beet industry in this country?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI have nothing to add to the answer which I gave to the hon. and gallant Member's question on this subject on the 23rd November last.
§ Captain MACDONALDCan my right hon. Friend say whether he will make a statement before the House rises for the Christmas Recess?
§ Sir J. GILMOURNo, Sir.
§ Captain MACDONALDDoes he realise the urgency of the question?