Mr. De la Bèreasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he will give an undertaking to the producers of potatoes throughout the country to remove surplus stocks of potatoes from the market at the minimum prices, and at any time?
Major Lloyd GeorgeMy Noble Friend, after consultation with the Agricultural Departments, has already given an undertaking on the lines suggested by my hon. Friend. The producers have been informed of his intention to purchase surplus supplies of Ware potatoes from time to time throughout the season, and to take over any residue of marketable quality still unsold at the end of the season.