asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will arrange that beet growers who supply the Tuam sugar factory will be exempted from the sugar levy; and if he will make a statement on this matter.
Written Answers. - Sugar Levy.
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This is a mandatory levy of the EEC to finance the cost of exporting sugar surplus to Community requirements. It is charged to both producers and manufacturers and there is no provision for exempting beet growers or sugar manufacturers in any particular area from it.