§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he has had with his European counterparts regarding potato marketing; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CurryNone. We shall do so once the European Commission makes its proposals for a common régime, expected shortly.
§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received about the potato marketing system; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CurryI have received a number of representations both for and against continuation of the existing arrangements. We shall not take a decision about the future of the potato marketing scheme until the European Commission publishes its proposals for a common regime for potatoes.