§ 17. Sir J. Gilmourasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received about the proposals made to him by the Potato Marketing Board for increasing its levy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HoyMy right hon. Friend has received two representations. Amendments to the scheme, providing for this increase and other changes, were submitted yesterday to my right hon. Friends. Statutory procedures governing this matter will now be followed.
§ Sir J. GilmourIn view of rising costs to potato producers, would the right hon. Gentleman not agree that this is a serious addition to potato growers' costs?
§ Mr. HoyWe got these representations only yesterday. There have been intimations to my right hon. Friend, but, of course, there are certain procedures, of which the hon. Gentleman is well aware, which we must follow.