HC Deb 22 December 1964 vol 704 cc227-8W
Mr. van Straubenzee

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received from seedsmen and nurserymen as to the effect upon their businesses of the imposition of a 15 per cent. surcharge on imports; and what replies he has sent.

Mr. Hoy

We have received representations from four firms of nurserymen about the effect upon their businesses of the temporary import charge on nursery stock. The replies differed in detail, but all reaffirmed our intention to remove the charge as soon as circumstances permit.