HC Deb 03 February 1930 vol 234 c1523W
Mr. BLINDELL

asked the Minister of Agriculture the quantity and value of the exports of British potatoes free of disease during 1929; and whether any guarantees or certificates were issued by the Ministry in connection therewith?

Mr. N. BUXTON

Certificates in the forms prescribed by the regulations of the various importing countries were issued by the Ministry, in respect of potatoes grown in England, for 1,174,300 cwts., valued at £280,015. The total export of potatoes from the United Kingdom during 1929 amounted to 2,919,740 cwts. valued at £696,163.