§ 22. Sir C. Mott-Radclyffeasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what additional costs will be incurred by farmers during the current financial year as a result of the recent agricultural wage award.
§ Mr. John MackieAbout £3 million in Great Britain.
§ Sir C. Mott-RadclyffeAs devaluation has produced a new situation, with a heavy increase in costs for all imported feedingstuffs and fertilisers, is not this another argument for trying to hasten the Price Review so that farmers can plan ahead with some confidence?
§ Mr. MackieMy right hon. Friend answered the point—[Hon. Members: "No."]—he may not have answered it to the satisfaction of some hon Gentlemen opposite, but he has answered the point about an additional Price Review. The £3 million is for a short period of the financial year. For a full year it will be much more. It will only affect next year.
§ Mr. HazellAs the new wage award does not become operative until February, 1968, will my hon. Friend give consideration to an earlier date being fixed for this award?