§ Mr. Grovesasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether he is aware that the regulation to the effect that only one cover is allowed over a truck containing seed potatoes, instead of the two normally used in peace-time, seriously increases the risk of frost damage; and whether he will consult the railway authorities so that seed potatoes may be transported in timber-covered vehicles?
§ Colonel LlewellinThe direction to the railway companies not to double-sheet traffic was revoked in June last. There are not sufficient covered vans for this seasonal traffic, the bulk of which is normally conveyed in open wagons with two sheets and is being so carried now.