§ 41. Mr. Loveysasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he has yet held discussions with the National Farmers' Union to consider the effect on the horticultural industry of the proposed increase in fuel oil duty; and whether he will make a statement.
Mr. VaneMy right hon. Friend discussed this question with representatives of the National Farmers' Union last week. He has since received further representations from the union and is now considering these and the other representations he has received.