20. Captain RAMSAYasked the President of the Board of Trade the quantity of potatoes landed in this country for the two months ended 30th November, 1933, and how does this compare with the corresponding period of 1932?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe total imports of potatoes into the United Kingdom registered during the months of October and November, 1933, amounted to 124,000 cwt. The imports during the corresponding period of 1932 were 236,000 cwt.
§ Mr. LOUIS SMITHEven though these figures are somewhat less, is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that this country can produce all the potatoes that are required for consumption here?