HC Deb 24 July 1967 vol 751 c68W
Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the Minister of Power (1) what is the estimated total cost in a full year to the agricultural industry in Scotland of the recent increase in fuel oil prices;

(2) what is the estimated total cost in a full year to manufacturing industry in Scotland of the recent rise in fuel oil prices;

(3) what is the estimated total cost in a full year to the fishing industry in Scotland of the recent increase in fuel oil prices.

Mr. Freeson

In a full year the recent temporary surcharge of 2d. per gallon would, it is estimated, increase the cost of petroleum fuels in Scotland as follows:

Agricultural Industry £ ¼ million
Manufacturing Industry £5 million
Fishing Industry £¼ million

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