§ Brigadier Mackesonasked the Minister of Food what announcements he has made this year regarding the intention of his Department to purchase first and second-early potatoes, or to discourage producers, who cannot find a market at present, from feeding them to stock.
§ Mr. StracheyI have not thought it necessary to make any specific announcement regarding the purchase of first and second-early potatoes, but producers are aware that, as in previous seasons, my Department will buy any surplus ware potatoes which are offered for sale by them between 1st November, 1945, and 31st March, 1946. An Order has recently been made and publicised prohibiting the sale of potatoes for stockfeed, except under licence, while the prohibition on the use of ware for stockfeeding continues in force.