§ Mr. STEPHENasked the Minister of Agriculture the total weight and value of sugar that has been produced in this country through the operation of the subsidy, and the amount of subsidy that has been paid?
§ Mr. GUINNESSThe total weight of sugar produced from British beet in this country during the operation of the sub-
— Cantley Ely. Kelham. £ £ £ By issued share capital 450,507 450,000 125,000 By loan or debenture — 97,440 168,109 Total capital 450,507 547,440 293,109 I have no information as to the proportion of the share capital which is held by foreign nationals.
The amount of subsidy paid up to November 16th, 1927, was:— Cantley. Ely. Kelham. £ £ £ 1,317,989 936,666 558,631
The average price per ton paid to farmers for beet root was:— — Cantley. Ely. Kelham. s. d. s. d. s. d. Manufacturing campaign 1924–25 54 8 Not working 50 4 Manufacturing campaign 1925–6 57 3 48 3 55 9 Manufacturing campaign 1926–27 61 8½ 57 1 59 4 I am unable to state the total wages bills of these factories.