HC Deb 17 February 1983 vol 37 cc248-9W
39. Mr. Bill Walker

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what level of self-sufficiency is likely to be reached for ware potatoes in the current season.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

Supplies of home-grown ware potatoes are ample, and the market is expected to be broadly in balance over the season as a whole. Imports of ware potatoes are at present well below last year's levels.