HC Deb 06 May 1918 vol 105 cc1844-5
43. Sir BERTRAM FALLE

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food under what authority it is proposed to restrict the importation of potatoes from the Norman Islands; and by what authority he proposes to oblige the farmers of Jersey to sell their potatoes at a price which is less than the market value and, indeed, under cost price?

Mr. CLYNES

I would refer the hon. Member to the Secretary of State for Home Affairs as regards the first part of his question. I am not aware of any intention to oblige the Jersey farmers to sell their potatoes at a price which is less than cost price.