HC Deb 21 July 1931 vol 255 cc1231-2
35. Mr. C. WILLIAMS

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state the quantity and value of potatoes imported into this country during the months of April, May and June, respectively, this year?

Mr. W. GRAHAM

As stated in the monthly accounts relating to trade and navigation, the total imports of potatoes into the United Kingdom registered during the months of April, May and June, 1931, were 1,342,000 cwts. valued at £497,000; 1,958,000 cwts. valued at £1,217,000; and 2,835,000 cwts. valued at £2,141,000, respectively.

Mr. WILLIAMS

How does the Government propose to deal with this under the Marketing Bill?

Mr. GRAHAM

That is a question for the Minister of Agriculture.

Captain CAZALET

Do the figures show an increase over last year?

Mr. GRAHAM

Yes, they are much in excess of the corresponding period.