HC Deb 20 July 1937 vol 326 cc1993-4W
Mr. De la Bère

asked the Minister of Agriculture what steps the Government propose to take to prevent the further reduction of the acreage under potatoes in this country?

Mr. Ramsbotham

According to information supplied by the Potato Marketing Board, there has been no reduction in the acreage planted this year by registered producers. On the contrary there has been a slight increase.