§ Mr. Galeasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many tonnes of potatoes were exported from the United Kingdom to South America in 1983–84, 1984–85 and 1985–86.
§ Mr. GummerA total of 11 tonnes of potatoes were exported to South America during this period, 5 tonnes in 1984–85 and 6 tonnes in 1985–86. The destination of both consignments was Venezuela.
§ Mr. Galeasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations the Potato Review Group has received from the Potato Growers Action Group, the Processed Vegetable Growers Association and the Federation of Agricultural Co-operatives (UK) Ltd; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GummerAll these organisations contributed to the review of potato support arrangements carried out in 1983–84. In announcing new support measures to enter effect on 1 July 1985 the Government made it clear that there would be a further review before the end of five years—that is to say, before 30 June 1990. Work on this second review has not yet begun, and no representations have so far been invited or received.