HC Deb 04 April 1974 vol 871 cc409-10W
29. Mr. Wiggin

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a further statement on his consideration of the present financial difficulties of glasshouse producers brought on by the increase in the price of fuel oil.

Mr. Moyle

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given on 3rd April to my hon. Friend the Member for Harlow (Mr. Newens).

31. Mr. Wells

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is aware of the financial difficulties of the British glasshouse industry; and if he will seek to obtain the findings of the recent inquiry into allegations of unfair trading by Dutch and German growers who are receiving fuel subsidies, and request permission to publish them.

Mr. Moyle

We are considering the effects of increased prices for fuel oils on the financial position of the British glasshouse industry but we have no knowledge of the specific inquiry to which the hon. Member refers.