§ 76. Mr. Hunterasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is satisfied that there are now sufficient stocks of home-grown potatoes, and potatoes imported from abroad, to avoid a potato shortage during the early period of this year; and if he will state the tonnage of potatoes imported since licences were granted in December.
§ Mr. John HareHome-produced potatoes are still supplying most of our needs. Up to 15th February, about 47,000 tons of main crop potatoes had been imported, mainly from Belgium; imports will continue to be licensed as long as they are needed to supplement home-produced supplies. I hope that these arrangements will provide adequate supplies for the rest of the season.