HC Deb 01 November 1948 vol 457 c21W
Mr. S. Shephard

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he is satisfied that sufficient labour is available for the harvesting of the potato and sugar-beet crops throughout the country.

Mr. G. Brown

Yes, reasonably so. The bulk of the potato crop has now been lifted, and unless the weather is very unfavourable, there should be enough labour to deal with the remaining potatoes and sugar beet.