§ 41. Mr. MacArthurasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the value of Scottish seed potato sales in England during the 1962–63 and 1963–64 seasons.
§ Mr. WillisThe estimated value to the grower of Scottish seed potatoes sold in England and Wales was £10.1 million in the 1962–63 season and £6.8 million in 1963–64.
§ 42. Mr. MacArthurasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the transport problems facing producers of seed potatoes in Scotland; and what consultations he has had on this matter.
§ Mr. WillisI would refer the hon. Member to the reply which my right hon. Friend gave on 2nd December to190W the hon. Member for North Angus and Mearns (Mr. Buchanan-Smith).
§ 49. Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps to ensure that adequate facilities are available to enable farmers and merchants in Scotland to complete deliveries of seed potatoes to customers in England.
§ Mr. WillisMy right hon. Friend has no reason to believe that the combined facilities of rail and road transport will not be adequate for this traffic.