§ Mr. Robert BanksTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the total acreage permitted for the growing of sugar beet in north Yorkshire; and what variations have occurred in the last three years.
§ Mr. CurryThe areas of sugar beet grown under quota in the county of north Yorkshire for 1989 and 1990 were as follows:
1989 1990 Hectares 12,794 12,469 Acres (approx.) 31,600 30,800 Source: June Census.
528WReorganisation of British Sugar plc's processing arrangements will have resulted in an increase in acreage for 1991, but county figures are not yet available.
British Sugar plc is responsible for contracting with growers with a view to fulfilment of the United Kingdom white sugar quota. This is done in terms of tonnage of beet delivered to processing factories and not of area cultivated.