HC Deb 01 November 1948 vol 457 c19W
Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Food what are his plans for the disposal of potatoes that cannot be sold at the fixed prices.

Mr. Strachey

Sound ware potatoes surplus to market requirements will be bought by my Department under the guarantee and disposed of for processing, export and stock-feeding.

Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Food what is the cost, per week, of inspectors and enforcement officers employed by his Department to go round to the farms to find out if they are selling potatoes at less than the fixed prices.

Mr. Strachey

No officers are employed solely on these duties.