§ Mr. E. WASONasked the Secretary for Scotland whether he is now in a position to state what he proposes to do with regard to the shortage of supply of potatoes in Scotland?
§ Mr. MUNROThe shortage of potatoes has now, as my right hon. Friend is aware, become general and concerns the whole country. The shortage is, of course, due to the comparative failure of the potato crops of 1916, and it has been aggravated by the recent frosts and other causes. I am authorised to say that the whole question, including the consideration of any special measures required to meet the Scottish situation, has, by direction of the Government, been referred to a committee730W acting in conjunction with the departments interested. An announcement will shortly be made.