HC Deb 31 July 1974 vol 878 c267W
Mr. Peter Morrison

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what evidence he has that there is a shortage of sugar in the City of Chester; and what steps he intends to take to alleviate the situation.

Mr. Terry Walker

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will enquire into the shortages of sugar in the Bristol and surrounding areas; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Biffen

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is aware of the continuing localised shortages of sugar in Oswestry and North Shropshire; and if he will consider further talks with the trade deigned to overcome these difficulties.

Mr. Rost

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he is taking to overcome the shortage of sugar at the retail level.

Mr. Bishop

I would refer my hon. Friend and the hon. Members to the reply which my right hon. Friend gave to the hon. Members for Fife, East (Sir J. Gilmour) and Glasgow, Cathcart (Mr. Taylor) on 26th July 1974.

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