§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he had with the National Farmers' Union of Scotland and the Potato Marketing Board, respectively, before imposing a ban on the export of ware potatoes; and what attitude was expressed by these two bodies.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartPotato supplies are kept under continuous and close review in consultation with the Potato Marketing Board. In addition, there have been a number of discussions on the potato market situation with representatives of the trade and producers, including representatives of the National Farmers' Union of Scotland. I regard the views expressed in those consultations as confidential.