HC Deb 24 November 1948 vol 458 c122W
90. Mr. Joynson-Hicks

asked the Minister of Agriculture what is the estimated harvest of sugar beet in West Sussex; how much has now been removed to the factories; and at what rate will the remaining quantity be removed.

Mr. G. Brown

Approximately 43,000 tons, of which about half was removed to factories by 20th November. The remainder is being removed at the rate of 2,750 tons a week, and the whole should be away before the middle of January.