asked the Minister of Agriculture how many directors of the various sugar-beet companies who have obtained the subsidy under the Sugar Beet Act are of British nationality and how many of foreign nationality?

I have been asked to reply. Of the sugar-beet factory companies that have obtained the subsidy, 15 directors are of British and two of foreign nationality.

Will the hon. Gentleman explain why it is necessary for foreign capitalists to receive a subsidy from the British Government?

I am afraid I cannot.

Can the hon. Gentleman state the amount?