49. Captain SHAWasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether, in view of the fact that the beet-sugar factory in Cupar is the only one in Scotland, he can see his way to arrange that the proposed reduction in acreage shall not apply to Scottish growers, in order that Scotland may be assured of her legitimate share of the subsidy?
§ The LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. Normand)It is not possible to re-open the arrangements already made by the Government, which involve an all-round reduction of about 7 per cent. in the acreage of sugar beet to be contracted for by the beet-sugar factories, and are in this respect designed to maintain as nearly as possible the existing position pending the determination of the long-term policy.
Captain SHAWDoes my right hon. and learned Friend know that England is going to get the subsidy on 375,000 acres, while Scotland is going to get the 1379 subsidy on only 7,000 acres or thereabouts; and does he not consider that a gross injustice to Scotland?