HC Deb 22 November 1967 vol 754 c364W
Sir J. Gilmour

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the average price for potatoes in Scotland in each of the last five years; how this compares with the price received in England; and by how much the Scottish price has been over or under the guaranteed price.

Mr. Ross

The information, which is set out in the following table, relates to maincrop potatoes for human consumption marketed from 1st August in each year. Early potatoes and seed potatoes are not included in the calculations.

months ago, but I am asking the Regional Hospital Board to see whether it can reduce the waiting period still further.