HC Deb 06 December 1948 vol 459 c9W
49. Mr. W. Fletcher

asked the Minister of Agriculture what steps His Majesty's Government intend taking towards the establishment of a sugar beet factory south of the Thames.

Mr. G. Brown

This is one of a number of major questions affecting the future of the sugar beet industry which are at present under review, and I am not at present in a position to make a statement on the subject.