HC Deb 14 December 1953 vol 522 c4W
Mr. Godber

asked the Minister of Food under what powers he continues to control the zoning of potato supplies; and when he proposes to free the movement of potatoes so that the people of South Wales can again buy potatoes from Lincolnshire.

Major Lloyd George

Under Regulation 55 of the Defence (General) Regulations, 1939. Zoning is an essential element in the present arrangements for providing guarantees to U.K. potato growers under the Agriculture Act, 1947. Future potato marketing arrangements are now being reviewed in consultation with the interests concerned.

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