HC Deb 02 February 1939 vol 343 c395W
Sir T. Moore

asked the Minister of Agriculture when he will be able to announce his decision with regard to which of the proposed amendments of the Potato Marketing Scheme he intends to submit for the approval of this House?

Mr. Butcher

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is able to make a statement with regard to the proposed amendments to the Potato Marketing Scheme recently put forward by the Potato Marketing Board?

Sir R. Dorman-Smith

It has been necessary to consider very carefully the objections to certain of the proposed amendments to the Potato Marketing Scheme and the report of the Commissioner who inquired into these objections, but I hope to be able, at an early date, to notify the Potato Marketing Board, as required by the provisions of the Agricultural Marketing Acts, of any modifications proposed to be made by my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Scotland, and myself.