HC Deb 08 May 1973 vol 856 c98W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the sugar beet acreage in Scotland in 1971 and 1972: and what are the target figures for 1973.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

The sugar beet acreage in Scotland in 1971 was 11,306 acres. No sugar beet was grown in Scotland under the guarantee arrangements in 1972. There is no target figure for 1973.