§ Mr. Challenasked the Minister of Food how many trade indents for potatoes of the 1945 crop his Department were unable to execute; the total tonnage involved for the period over which these indents were lodged with area potato supervisors; and at what date the trade was advised that his Department would be unable to supply.
§ Mr. Strachey9,296 indents for 1945 crop potatoes were not met; the quantity involved was approximately 55,800 tons; and the trade was informed on 12th July that supplies of old potatoes were exhausted.