HC Deb 23 July 1962 vol 663 c119W
80. Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is aware of the continued high wholesale price of potatoes; and what steps he is taking, by legislation or otherwise, to get the price reduced.

Mr. Scott-Hopkins

I would refer the hon. Member to my right han. Friend's reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Ilford, South (Mr. Cooper) on 18th July. Since then both wholesale and retail prices have been steadily falling and I do not think that any action on my part is called for.

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