§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will consult the authorities with a view to arranging a concessionary coal price for the horticultural industry.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydI have been asked to reply. I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply which was given on 25th July to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Worcestershire, South (Commander Agnew).
§ Commander Agnewasked the Minister of Fuel and Power how much coal and coke is used annually in the horticultural glasshouse industry.
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§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Minister of Fuel and Power the annual consumption of coal by the horticultural industry.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydIt is estimated that glasshouses consume annually about 400,000 tons of coal and 150,000 tons of coke.
§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what representations he has received about the increased price of coal from the horticultural industry, requesting him to arrange a concession price.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydNone.