MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture whether he is aware that quantities of Dutch potatoes have recently been offered in the English markets and described as special Dunbars; whether he 1625 is aware that such a proceeding is detrimental to the interests of Scottish farmers; and whether the Board of Agriculture will take steps to prevent this fraud on the purchasing public.
§ Sir E. STRACHEYThe Board have not received any communications on this subject, but the statements which have appeared in the newspapers respecting it have been brought to their notice, and they propose to institute inquiries. They would be glad to receive any information which the Noble Lord may possess on the subject.
§ Mr. KILBRIDEWill the hon. Gentleman also make inquiries as to whether it is the fact that potatoes grown in Ireland were exported to Scotland and then sold to the Irish Congested Districts Board as Scotch champions?
§ Sir E. STRACHEYPerhaps the hon. Member will address a question to the Chief Secretary for Ireland.