HC Deb 19 November 1931 vol 259 c1035W
Mr. L SMITH

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he has considered the resolution passed by the Yorkshire Farmers' Union, and sent to him, in favour of the marking of 'all imported potatoes; and whether he will consider the advisability of taking action in this direction?

Sir J. GILMOUR

I do not appear to have received the resolution referred to by the hon. Member. I have no power to initiate action on the lines indicated, but it is open to the interests concerned to make an application to the Ministry for an Order in Council under the Merchandise Marks Act, 1926, requiring the marking of imported potatoes with an indication of origin.