§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the average producers' price for potatoes in each region of Scotland in October, November and the first half of December, 1967; how this compares with the guarantee price; if he is satisfied with the present level of returns; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ross:No estimate is made of average producers' prices for ware potatoes for regions within Scotland, but I am sending the hon. Member a copy of 399W recent market reports issued by the Potato Marketing Board which quote a range indicating the general run of prices for the main types of potatoes marketed in southern, central and northern Scotland.
As to the remainder of the Question, I refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave yesterday to the hon. Member for Fife. East (Sir J. Gilmour).—[Vol. 756, c.318–9]