HC Deb 17 April 1946 vol 421 c452W
65. Mr. Watkins

asked the Minister of Food if he is aware that the Potato Marketing Board often employ local potato merchents as their buying agents; and if he is satisfied that this method is fair to other similar merchants.

Sir B. Smith

I think my hon. Friend is referring to the Ministry of Food, not the Potato Marketing Board. Merchants are used by the Ministry as agents for the purchase of ware potatoes from growers wherever their services can be secured. In general, all licensed potato merchants are so used.