§ Sir J. Gilmourasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the estimated cost in a full year to the farming industry in Scotland as a result of the increase in road fund duties on agricultural tractors and machinery contained in the Budget.
§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the estimated cost in a full year to Scottish agriculture of the increase in motor vehicle duties.
§ Mr. RossThe estimated cost to Scottish agriculture in a full year of the increase in motor vehicle duties is about £225,000. This includes estimated increases of £75,000 for agricultural tractors and machinery, £100,000 for lorries and vans owned by farmers and £50,000 for the farm business share of private cars.