§ 24. Mr. WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what estimate he has made of the contribution of the seed and ware potato industries annually to Scotland.
§ Sir Hector MonroPotatoes are an important feature of Scottish farm production which are renowned for their high health status and quality.
Total production is normally in excess of 1 million tonnes annually and worth an estimated £70 million. This represents some 4.5 per cent. of total farm output.