§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the increased price of coal will offset some of the advantage given to the horticultural industry by the tariff increases which become effective in 1954; and whether he will take further steps to remedy the situation.
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§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftI am aware that the increased cost of coal may affect some sections of the horticultural industry in common with other coal users, but adjustments in a tariff depend on many different considerations and there can be no presumption that increases or reductions can be made in any tariff solely on grounds of changes in the price of coal.