HC Deb 20 May 1931 vol 252 cc1965-6
38. Mr. LOUIS SMITH

asked the Minister of Agriculture when the official report on the sugar-beet industry, which he anticipated would be ready in March last, will be published?

The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Dr. Addison)

The report, which is now in page proof, will, it is hoped, be published next month.

Mr. SMITH

Does the right hon. Gentleman propose to issue supplementary reports from year to year?

Dr. ADDISON

A large report like this raises another matter, but the Ministry from year to year compiles statistics and brings them up to date.

Sir HERBERT SAMUEL

Will the report be available before the Bill is introduced?

Dr. ADDISON

I think so.