HC Deb 01 May 1930 vol 238 cc362-3
72. Major CARVER

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he can give the estimated loss on the potato crop, per acre, for the year 1929–30?

Dr. ADDISON

I regret that this information is not available.

Major CARVER

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that English potatoes are now being dumped into refuse pits as they are unsaleable owing to the importation of foreign potatoes?

Dr. ADDISON

No, I am not aware of that fact.

Major CARVER

It is so.

Sir COOPER RAWSON

Is no information at all available from the Ministry of Agriculture?

Dr. ADDISON

We have a great amount of information. The hon. and gallant Member is referring to last year's potatoes and not to this year's potatoes.

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