§ 16. Mr. Dribergasked the Minister of Food if he is aware that, owing to the recent cold weather, many beekeepers need extra sugar to save their stocks from starvation; what representations on this matter he has received from the Essex Beekeepers Association; and what action he is taking.
§ Mr. F. WilleyWe are keeping this and other representations very much in mind. By a long-standing arrangement allotments of sugar for beekeepers are made in consultation with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries.