HC Deb 20 January 1989 vol 145 c361W
Mr. Nicholas Bennett

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list by percentage sum of money the four main elements in the Potato Marketing Board's annual costs in each year since 1970.

Mr. MacGregor

This information can be derived from the board's annual reports.

Mr. Nicholas Bennett

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proposals he had for improving the efficiency and organisation of the Potato Marketing Board; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. MacGregor

Responsibility for efficiency and organisation rests primarily with the Potato Marketing Board itself. However, some of the replies to the Government's recent consultation paper on future potato market policy address these topics, and are currently being considered along with other comments.

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