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Mr. Geraint Howells
asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he is satisfied with the present state of the potato sector of the agricultural industry in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. John Morris
Despite below average yields in 1976 the potato sector in Wales had a profitable year. Plantings for 1977, though somewhat delayed, are now progressing satisfactorily, and, given reasonable growing conditions, yields should be normal.