§ 43. Captain Orrasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether, in carrying out his promised review of agricultural problems, he will consult both the Government of Northern Ireland and the Ulster Farmers' Union.
Mr. MackieYes. In the development of our agricultural policy my right hon. Friend and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department will be keeping in close touch with the Northern Ireland Government and the Ulster Farmers' Union.
§ 44. Captain Orrasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what estimate he has made of the additional cost to the Northern Ireland agricultural industry consequent upon the rise in the tax on petrol; and whether this will be borne in mind in the next Agricultural Price Review.
Mr. MackieThe answer to the first part of the Question is about £200,000 and this, like other cost changes, will be taken into account at the next Annual Review.