HC Deb 14 July 1975 vol 895 cc354-5W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what are the latest quoted wholesale prices for potatoes in Wales; and what were the corresponding prices for 1973 and 1974.

Mr. John Morris

The wholesale prices quoted at Cardiff market on 14th July 1975 varied between £3.60 and £4 per 56 lb bag. On the same dates in 1973 and 1974 the prices ranged between 95p£1.20 and £1.10—£1.30 per 56 lb bag respectively.

Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many acres of potatoes were planted in Wales in 1975; and what were the comparative figures for 1973 and 1974.

Mr. John Morris

The information about the acreage planted in 1975 is not yet available. The acreages planted in 1973 and 1974 were 14,222 and 13,389 respectively.

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