§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked 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. FreesonIn 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