§ Mr. Astorasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what estimate he has now made of the increased costs of agricultural products which will arise from the provisions of the Transport Bill.
§ Mr. PeartIt is not possible to make a reliable estimate of the effects of the proposals in the Transport Bill upon the costs of agricultural products.
§ Mr. Astorasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether the increased costs to the agricultural industry arising from the provisions of the Transport Bill will be taken fully into account at the forthcoming price review.
§ Mr. PeartConsideration of the effects which the Transport Bill when it becomes law, may have on farm costs and the dates from which any such effects may be expected will depend on Regulations yet to be made. Account cannot, therefore, be taken of them in this year's Annual Review.