HC Deb 14 January 1976 vol 903 cc162-3W
Sir John Gilmour

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the latest estimate of stocks of ware and seed potatoes in Scotland.

Mr. William Ross

On the basis of an 86 per cent. return, the Potato Marketing Board estimates that the stocks of ware and seed potatoes held by registered producers in Scotland were 470,000 tons on 29th November last.