§ Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the reason for the recent increase in the price of potatoes in Scotland.
§ Mr. William RossSupplies from the 1974 crop are at an end. The new potato crop has been affected by the recent dry weather with the result that supplies available so far have been limited. Imports of new potatoes have also been lower than in recent years. In particular supplies from Cyprus, our main overseas source at this time of the year, have been less than expected.