HC Deb 16 May 1939 vol 347 cc1165-6
21. Mr. Thorne

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the International Sugar Council have yet decided to release 5,000 or more tons of sugar to reduce the present shortage?

Mr. Stanley

I regret that I cannot add to the answer which was given yesterday on the subject to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Cardiff, South (Captain A. Evans).

Mr. Thorne

Does not the President of the Board of Trade recognise the very great hardship which is occasioned to families with a number of children by the holding up of so much sugar, and is it not possible to take some action?

Mr. Stanley

As stated in the answer, I believe that the International Sugar Council has circulated a recommendation. If that recommendation is not acted upon, and not acted upon promptly, then the Government may reconsider the position.