HC Deb 27 April 1932 vol 265 cc361-2
40. Mr. DAVID GRENFELL

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs if it is proposed to hold an Imperial Sugar-Cane Research Conference this year, and where; and what recommendation was made by the Empire Marketing Board on the scientific needs of the cane-sugar industry of the British Empire following the last conference?

Mr. THOMAS

As regards the first part of the question, it is not proposed to hold an Empire Conference on sugar-cane research this year. As regards the second part, the report of the Imperial Sugar-Cane Research Conference held last year has been published by the Empire Marketing Board and careful examination is now being given by the Board to the problem of allocating such limited funds as may be available for carrying into effect the recommendations of the Conference.

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