§ Mr. Ronald Atkinsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the composition, according to professions, of the Potato Marketing Board; and how many members represent the fish and chip fryers of the country.
§ Mr. BishopThe composition of the Potato Marketing Board is prescribed by the Potato Marketing Scheme which has effect under the Agricultural Marketing Act 1958. The scheme provides that the board shall consist of 25 district members, one special member for Scotland and three special members for England and Wales, all of whom are elected by registered producers. In addition Ministers appoint four members who must be persons who have had experience or shown304W capacity in commerce, finance, administration, public affairs or the organisation of workers or who are specially conversant with the interests of consumers of potatoes. The board is required by the scheme to consult with committees representing the distributive and user interests, and the National Federation of Fish Fryers is represented on one such committee.