asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he can state separately for each of the four sugar factories in respect of each of the years 1934 and 1935 (a) the total area under sugar beet; (b) the average yield per acre and the total quantity of beet delivered to the factory; (c) the average sugar content of beet delivered; (d) the average price per ton of beet and the total sum (exclusive of transport charges) paid to the producers for beet delivered; (e) the cost of delivery of beet; (f) the quantity of sugar sold and the average price per cwt. (before adding Excise duty) realised; (g) the total cost of manufacturing sugar under each heading of cost, and (h) the net sum realised for sugar pulp and other offal.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Sugar Beet.
I would ask the Deputy to repeat his question in a week's time when I hope to have material for a reply.