§ Mr. W. GRAHAMasked the Minister of Agriculture whether, in connection with the entry of seed potatoes from Scotland to England and Wales, it is proposed to issue a further Order for the purpose of providing greater protection against the spread of wart disease to 3159W those districts where at present it is not known to exist; whether this would include an extensive area in Scotland; what is the attitude of the Scottish Board of Agriculture in the matter; and whether official and other representations have been made stating that such restrictions are unnecessary and would have a ruinous effect on the Scottish potato-growing industry?
§ Major BARNSTONI have been asked to reply. The reply to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The exact form of the Order is at present under consideration. My right hon. Friend is in communication with my Noble Friend the Secretary for Scotland, with a view to securing the co-operation of the Board of Agriculture for Scotland in the matter. With regard to the last part, I may say that representatives of English growers have strongly pressed for a revision of the present Order.