§ 31. Captain HEILGERSasked the Minister of Agriculture whether the committee to inquire into the future of the sugar-beet industry has been appointed?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHANo, Sir.
§ Mr. L. SMITHIs the hon. Gentleman aware of the very distressing position of agriculture, especially in the Eastern counties, and will he, as soon as possible, let us know when that committee will meet?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAYes, certainly, but there is no urgency about the matter, as the subsidy does not come to an end until 1934.
§ Mr. L. SMITHAlthough that may be so is the Financial Secretary not aware that, until the fanning community knows the future position of this industry, it is extremely difficult for them to make their future programmes?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI promise my hon. Friend that there will be no delay.