HC Deb 13 December 1912 vol 45 cc962-3W
Sir GILBERT PARKER

asked how many acres of land in England are devoted to the growing of sugar beet, and how many tons of sugar were manufactured in 1911?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

Five hundred and thirty-two acres were devoted to the growing of sugar beet last year, and 3,870 this year. No sugar was manufactured in England last year.