Oral Answers to Questions — Agriculture. – in the House of Commons am ar 1 Gorffennaf 1925.
Mr Campbell Stephen
, Glasgow Camlachie
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?
Sir Harry Barnston
, Eddisbury
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.
Mr Campbell Stephen
, Glasgow Camlachie
Will the hon. Gentleman explain why it is necessary for foreign capitalists to receive a subsidy from the British Government?
Sir Harry Barnston
, Eddisbury
I am afraid I cannot.
Mr Harry Day
, Southwark Central
Can the hon. Gentleman state the amount?
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