§ 41. Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps, following the evidence adduced by the honourable Member for South Angus, to improve the return to seed potato producers in the east of Scotland.
§ Mr. RossThe Government's responsibility under the potato guarantee is specifically related to potatoes sold for human consumption.
§ Mr. Bruce-GardyneI am aware of that, but what does the Secretary of State intend to do about it? Is he aware that seed producers are getting a considerably lower price than the Board is offering the ware producers? Is he aware that if this situation goes on, the seed producers will turn to ware and increase production which the Board will have to take?
§ Mr. RossI think that the hon. Gentleman is far too pessimistic in this case about the turnover for the whole year in respect of these potatoes.