§ 55. Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Food what is the estimated surplus of potatoes required for human consumption from the 1951 crop; and what steps have been taken to dispose of this surplus to the United States of America, where a severe shortage was experienced.
Dr. HillAbout 600,000 tons, mainly consisting of stocks which are unsuitable for export. The stringent regulations imposed by the United States of America upon the import of potatoes in general preclude exports from this country.