HC Deb 16 February 1954 vol 523 c1807
38. Mr. P. Wells

asked the President of the Board of Trade why the export of potatoes to Eastern Germany is not permitted.

The Minister of State, Board of Trade (Mr. Heathcoat Amory)

There are no restrictions in this country on the export of potatoes to Eastern Germany.

Mr. Wells

Would the right hon. Gentleman make that information available to the Press and to the agricultural industry, because it is generally believed that there is a prohibition in regard to this trade?

Mr. Amory

I think that the answer which I have given today to this Question will receive publicity.