§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the estimated cost in a full year to agriculture of the recent increase in duty on petrol and autodiesel.
§ Mr. John MackieI estimate that the increase of 4.70d. per gallon in duty on petrol and autodiesel announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 22nd November is likely to add about £2 million to costs in a full year for agriculture (including horticulture) in the United Kingdom.