§ Mr. Walter Johnsonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recent discussions he has had with the Chairman of the Potato Marketing 370W Board about the constantly increasing price of potatoes.
§ Mr. BishopMy right hon. Friend and officials have had several discussions with the Chairman of the Potato Marketing Board on the current potato situation and our Department is in constant touch with the Board. Potato prices are governed by market forces, and prices this season reflect the shortfall in production both here and in Europe caused by last summer's drought.