§ 21. Mr. Bill Walkerasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will announce the support price for potatoes for the coming season in time for planting decisions.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithThe guaranteed price for the 1982 potato crop will be announced shortly.
In deciding what area to plant, I hope growers will heed the advice of the Potato Marketing Board chairman about 206W the adverse effects of over-planting. These warnings are particularly relevant following the good prices received by potato growers this season.