§ 87. Mr. Butcherasked the Minister of Food if he will give an assurance that all potatoes from the Spalding area intended for the London market, have been transferred direct there by road or rail; and that no potatoes intended for the London market have been sent by rail to Grimsby or neighbouring ports to be sent by sea to London and by road from the point of disembarkation to the central markets.
§ Dr. SummerskillPotatoes from the Spalding area for immediate use in London are sent direct by rail or road. A reserve for London has, however, been sent by sea through Wash ports to relieve the railways for more urgent traffic. No potatoes have been sent from Grimsby to London.