§ 29. Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary for Overseas Trade, as representing the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, what the prices of basic slag, including freight but excluding subsidy, are at Belfast, Kirkwall, Ballymena and Sanday Pier.
§ Mr. MackesonThe prices for the various grades of basic slag are specified by Statutory Order, and include delivery to the farmer's nearest railway station in Great Britain or delivery on to the boat for Northern Ireland. The additional charge for delivery to Belfast or Ballymena would be 25s. and 40s. 6d. respectively.
The Basic Slag Producers' Association have not yet settled the rates for delivery in the current season to the Orkney and Shetland Islands, but I will notify the hon. Member immediately these are available.