§ 73. Mr. J. GARDINERasked the Food Controller how many tons of sound ware potatoes were allowed to be lost for table purposes; and when the accounts relating to the 1918 potato crop will be laid upon the Table?
Mr. ROBERTSI presume the hon. Member refers in the first part of the question to losses owing to abnormal wastage. The necessary returns have not yet been received from several of the local committees appointed; and this fact together with the large number of claims 239 requiring consideration, makes it impossible for the to say at the present moment when the final accounts will be presented. I can assure the hon. Member that the work will be done as quickly as is possible.
§ Mr. GARDINERWhat about the wastage of potatoes left over—not abnormal wastage, but wastage by neglect?
Mr. ROBERTSI am not aware of the circumstances referred to. If my hon. Friend has any case to bring to my attention, I will look into it if he will forward the particulars.