§ 66. Mr. Osborneasked the Minister of Food what trading profits were made by his potato and carrot division for the year 1948–49; and how far these were used to reduce the final net loss of £11 million as shown in the Auditor-General's report.
§ Mr. WebbThe only trading profit made by the potato and carrot division in 1948–49 was one of about £10,000 on seed potatoes; and this was used to reduce the overall loss.