HC Deb 16 March 1926 vol 193 c264W
Mr. D. REID

asked the President of the Board of Trade what quantity of potatoes has been imported into Great Britain from foreign countries since 1st August, 1925; and what is the value of such imports?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

The total quantity of potatoes imported into Great Britain and Northern Ireland during the period 1st August, 1925, to 28th February, 1926, amounted to 1,299,467 cwts., valued at £370,684. These imports include 2,030 cwts., valued at £3,201, consigned front the Channel Islands, and 184,214 cwts., valued at £30,593, consigned from the Irish Free State.