§ 11. Mrs. Roeasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the value of the horticultural output from commercial holdings in 1985 and 1986.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonThe value of horticultural output from commercial holdings in the United Kingdom for 1985 was estimated at £1,171 million and is forecast at £1,234 million for 1986.
§ Mrs. RoeI thank my hon. Friend for his reply. Does he agree that the horticulture industry makes a major contribution to the national economy and will he ensure that the extra help for marketing announced in his ALURE package will be available to horticulture?
§ Mr. ThompsonI entirely agree with my hon. Friend. Marketing is indeed a most important aspect of horticultural production, and all other production. We shall give any help we can, through our various agencies, to help marketing in horticulture.