# The Sugar Beet (Research and Education) Order 1992, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order provides for the carrying into effect for the year 1992—93 of the programme, as set out in the Schedule, of research and education in matters affecting the growing of home-grown beet.
It also provides for the assessment of contributions towards the expenditure on this programme and for their collection from the processors and growers of sugar beet in England and Wales. The rates of contributions are increased to 11.0p per adjusted beet tonne from the contribution in the Sugar Beet (Research and Education) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/393).
“Adjusted beet tonne” is defined by reference to the interprofessional agreement of 3rd October 1983, as amended on 1st March 1984 and on 1st November 1987, made between British Sugar p.l.c. and the National Farmers' Union. A copy of the agreement incorporating the amendments made to it on 1st March 1984 and on 1st November 1987 may be inspected during usual office hours at the offices of British Sugar p.l.c., Oundle Road, Peterborough PE2 9QU, the National Farmers' Union, Agriculture House, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7NJ or the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2HH.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/405/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sugar-beet-research-and-education-order-1992/note
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