HC Deb 15 March 1951 vol 485 c1760
54. Mr. Hayman

asked the Minister of Agriculture the acreages of early potatoes grown in Cornwall in 1939, 1948. 1949 and 1950, respectively.

Mr. T. Williams

As the answer contains a number of figures, I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Hayman

Will my right hon. Friend do what he can to encourage the marketing scheme which started so well in Cornwall last year?

Mr. Williams

We are always willing to encourage sensible marketing schemes.

Following is the statement:

ACREAGE OF FIRST EARLY POTATOES IN CORNWALL AS RETURNED IN JUNE OF THE YEARS NAMED
Years Acreage
1939 … … … 1,140
1948 … … … 16,220
1949 … … … 16,380
1950 … … … 9,615