§ 50. Captain PETER MACD0NALDasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether it is intended to set up the committee of investigation on the beet-sugar industry before the summer Recess?
§ 51 and 52. Mr. GROVESasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) whether, in view of the desirability of placing the beet-sugar industry of the country on an economic basis at the earliest possible opportunity, he will arrange for the work of the committee on that industry to be commenced during the present month;
1930 (2) what are the reasons for the delay in announcing the names of the committee that is to investigate the sugar-beet industry?
§ Major ELLIOTThis matter is still under consideration, and I regret that I am not yet in a position to make a statement.
§ Captain MACDONALDCan my right hon. and gallant Friend not answer my question, as to whether it is intended to set up the committee before the Summer Recess?
§ Major ELLIOTI am afraid my answer must be as I have already stated. I am not yet in a position to make a statement.
§ Mr. GROVESWhat is the reason for the delay?
§ Major ELLIOTThe reason for the delay is that the matter is still under consideration.
§ Mr. BOOTHBYDoes not my right hon. and gallant Friend think that enough money has been wasted on the beet-sugar industry already?