§ 49. Mr. Brewisasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how large a surplus of potatoes he expects to result from his decision to increase the target acreage in 1973; and what price supports are available to growers in the event of a surplus.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartThe decision was taken in order to ensure, as far as this is possible, that home production will be sufficient to meet demand. The level of price support in the event of a surplus depends largely upon the result of the annual Price Review and this I cannot anticipate.