HC Deb 18 May 1950 vol 475 cc1392-3
64. Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he has now reached a decision on the proposal to establish a beet-sugar factory to serve the southern counties of England.

Mr. T. Williams

No, Sir.

Mr. Hard

When does the Minister expect to complete these considerations, because we are getting rather anxious in the southern counties?

Mr. Williams

No decision can be taken on that until after the future of the home grown industry has been discussed, negotiated and settled.

Sir T. Dugdale

Is the Minister giving attention to this problem at the moment, because there is a great demand in the South of England for such a factory?

Mr. Williams

Yes, Sir, it has been given some consideration, but it only forms part of the capital expenditure programme.