HC Deb 28 February 1956 vol 549 cc101-2W
76. Major Anstruther-Gray

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what stops he will take to guard against imported French potatoes introducing disease into Scotland.

Mr. J. Stuart

The terms of the Importation of Plants (Scotland) Order, 1955, with which imports of potatoes from France and other countries into Scotland must conform, already provide adequate safeguards against the likelihood of any plant diseases being introduced. I am satisfied that no further action is required.

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