HC Deb 02 November 1909 vol 12 cc1799-800W
Mr. STANIER

asked the hon. Member for South Somerset, as representing the President of the Board of Agriculture, if he can say for what reason the States of Jersey have put an embargo on potatoes from the United Kingdom; for how long will it continue; if there are any other countries who have done the same; and, if so, which?

Sir E. STRACHEY

The action taken by the States of Jersey is due to the existence of wart disease in this country. The prohibition is said to be provisional, but no indication is given as to when it will be withdrawn. The States of Guernsey have made similar regulations.