§ 86. Mr. Butcherasked the Minister of Food whether it is intended that the Sugar Industry Act, 1942, the life of which was prolonged by the Emergency Laws (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1947, to 10th December, 1950, shall lapse at that date and that the provisions of the Sugar Industry (Re-organisation) Act, 1936, should again have full effect as was the case until 1942; and, if not, whether arrangements can be made to 64W set up a committee to survey all questions relating to the future of the sugar industry in Great Britain, so that all relevant considerations may be carefully considered before any changes are made.
§ Dr. SummerskillMy right hon. Friend is not in a position to make any announcement at the present time. I can assure the hon. Member, however, that the consideration he has in mind will not be overlooked.