§ 101. Mr. G. Darlingasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the income of the Tomato and Cucumber Marketing Board from levies and fines 119W imposed on producers since the Board's inauguration.
§ Mr. GodberFollowing is the information:
Levies Penalties £ £ 1950–51 … … … 56,502 — 1951–52 … … … 52,075 12 1952–53 … … … 50,828 54 1953–54* … … … 52,710 36 1955 … … … 46,870 28 1956 … … … 40,629 27 * From 1st September, 1953, to 31st December, 1954 These figures have been supplied by the Tomato and Cucumber Marketing Board
§ 102. Mr. G. Darlingasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what benefits have been gained by the producers and consumers of tomatoes and cucumbers from the activities of the Tomato and Cucumber Marketing Board since its inauguration.
§ Mr. GodberThe Board's activities include the promotion of better packing and grading, a market intelligence service, and publicity. My right hon. Friend is confident that such activities can be of substantial benefit to producers and consumers.