§ 35. Mr. C. WILLIAMSasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state the quantity and value of potatoes 1232 imported into this country during the months of April, May and June, respectively, this year?
§ Mr. W. GRAHAMAs 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. WILLIAMSHow does the Government propose to deal with this under the Marketing Bill?
§ Mr. GRAHAMThat is a question for the Minister of Agriculture.
§ Captain CAZALETDo the figures show an increase over last year?
§ Mr. GRAHAMYes, they are much in excess of the corresponding period.