HC Deb 19 December 1955 vol 547 cc262-3W
111. Mr. Hunter

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in view of the shortage of home-grown potatoes this year, which led to a rise in potato prices, what steps he is taking to ensure that there will be no shortage of homegrown potatoes next year.

Mr. Amory

An abnormally dry summer has resulted in a reduced crop of potatoes. I have no reason to anticipate a shortage of home-grown potatoes next year given normal weather conditions.