HC Deb 19 December 1916 vol 88 c1320W
Mr. O'LEARY

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware that there is a shortage of sugar in West Cork; can. he say who is responsible; and whether he will direct the Sugar Commission to investigate the matter and arrange for a proper-supply before Christmas?

Captain BATHURST

The Royal Commission on the Sugar Supply have no reason to think that there is a shortage of sugar in West Cork beyond that which may be attributed to uneven distribution. If my hon. Friend will submit to the Commission a statement of the facts on which: his question is based, it will be carefully considered.

Mr. O'DONNELL

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether sugar taken by a retailer from a wholesale dealer from 15th January to 16th July is to be taken into account in calculating the amount he is entitled to get from July to December of this year from the wholesale trader; and whether each retail trader is entitled to get in the period from July to December, 1915, 60 per cent., or whatever other figure the proportion of the total is which he got in the whole of the year 1915?

Captain BATHURST

I am sending my hon. Friend copy of a Memorandum issued by the Royal Commission on the Sugar Supply, which will I hope make the position clear to him. This Memorandum was; recently lad upon the Table of the House;.