HC Deb 28 February 1945 vol 408 c1404W
Sir A. Evans

asked the Minister of Food what was the cost per cwt. of producing beet sugar in this country in each of the years 1938 and 1944; and how much of this cost was paid by public moneys in the form of subsidies, deficiency payments, etc.

Colonel Llewellin

I regret that in the short time available since my hon. and gallant Friend's Question appeared on the Order Paper I have not had time to ascertain whether I can supply the answer.