HC Deb 02 December 1964 vol 703 cc67-8W
21. Mr. Hastings

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will make a statement on the impli- cations of the 15 per cent. tariff surcharge for the horticultural industry.

Mr. Peart

The horticultural industry will not be greatly affected since its dependence upon imports subject to the temporary charge is small, and of course its position has been greatly improved by the exemption of potash from the charge.

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