HC Deb 01 July 1943 vol 390 cc1784-5
62. Mr. E. P. Smith

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that Scottish glasshouse growers have had no restrictions placed upon what they may grow whereas similar English growers have been severely restricted, with serious consequential loss; and what is the reason for this differentiation?

Mr. Hudson

In the interests of food production the growing of flowers and other non-essential crops in commercial glasshouses has been restricted in Scotland as well as in England and Wales. Having regard to the differences in conditions as between the two countries, the divergencies in the respective Orders are not greater than would be expected.

Mr. Smith

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the divergencies in question are rather resented South of the Border?

Mr. Hudson

I do not think they have any justification for doing so.

Mr. Maxton

Is the Minister aware also that they are very strongly resented on the other side of the Border?

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