§ 34. Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in his consideration of the ban on potato movements, he will bear in mind that Europe is the traditional market for 170W many ware potato varieties produced in Northern Ireland and the current situation in the ware potato market there, where the market is depressed and prices are below production costs; and if he will consider lifting the export ban as it applies to Northern Ireland or introducing a stock feed scheme.
§ Mr. BuchanWe do of course take full account of circumstances in all parts of the United Kingdom in deciding policy on potatoes. We do not consider that the measures suggested would be justified at the present time.
§ Mr. Bodyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will make a statement about any recent changer that have been made in the law that affect the growing of potatoes in private gardens.
§ Mr. MoyleI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given on 21st March to the hon. Member for Macclesfield (Mr. Winterton).—[Vol. 870, c.139–40.]