§ Mr. Kirbyasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that the fish and potato friers of the country are perturbed at the poor quality, scarcity, and increasing cost of potatoes; whether 1975W he appreciates that potatoes form an important part of the diet in working-class homes; and whether he can make a statement as to Government policy in relation to quality, scarcity, price, and importations?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonAs regards the first part of the question, I understand that the National Federation of Fish Friers and the Potato Marketing Board have set up a Joint Committee to deal with matters affecting the supply, quality and prices of potatoes. The answer to the second part is in the affirmative; and as regards supplies and prices, I would refer the hon. Member to replies given by my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade to the hon. Member for the St. Rollox Division of Glasgow (Mr. Leonard) on 20th April and to the hon. Member for the Tradeston Division of Glasgow (Mr. T. Henderson) on 3rd June, copies of which I am sending to the hon. Member.