§ 34. Mr. Odeyasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that under his existing Order dated 10th March, potatoes in certain areas can only be transported 840 by a "C" licence lorry which imposes an unnecessary restriction on the disposal of the potatoes; and what steps he will take to remedy this position.
§ Mr. S. N. EvansRestrictions on the movement of potatoes from certain counties were quite deliberately imposed by an Order dated 17th February to reserve the better keeping potatoes for consumption at the end of the season. They will be removed when it becomes desirable to draw on those supplies. To avoid interference with local trade movement in "C" licence vehicles is allowed.
§ Mr. OdeyWill the hon. Gentleman bear in mind the loss to British transport services and to British Railways by an absurd order of this kind?