HC Deb 13 May 1970 vol 801 c282W
Sir J. Gilmour

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what acreage of sugar beet has this year been planted by growers having contracts with the British Sugar Corporation Cupar factory; and how many farmers are this year growing sugar beet for the Cupar factory.

Mr. Ross:

13,839 acres have been planted by 564 growers this year.