HC Deb 23 November 1967 vol 754 cc425-6W
Mr. Jopling

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) if he will estimate the cost to farmers in a full year of imported feedstuffs, caused by the recent devaluation of the £ sterling;

(2) if he will estimate the increased cost to farmers in a full year of fuel and oil caused by the recent devaluation of the £ sterling;

(3) what will be the estimated increased cost of fertilisers to farmers in a full year, caused by the recent devaluation of the £ sterling.

Mr. Peart

It is not yet possible to estimate how the devaluation of the pound sterling will affect prices paid by farmers.