HC Deb 15 July 1970 vol 803 cc233-4W
Mr. Pardoe

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will take steps to lessen the impact of recent legislation on the transport costs of horticultural products.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

I am aware of the concern of growers at the effect of recent legislation on transport costs of horticultural products. This is one of the matters I expect the National Farmers' Union will raise in the talks about

Japan West Germany France United Kingdom
Average annual percentage rate of growth of gross domestic product at constant market prices, 1963–68 11.1 4.3 5.1 3.0
Public expenditure on goods and services as a percentage of gross domestic product at market prices, 1964–68:
(a) including public enterprises 18.6* 21.2 26.3
(b) excluding public enterprises 14.3* 19.7 16.0 20.2
* Figures of capital expenditure relate to the fiscal years beginning on 1st April of the years stated.

horticulture which my right hon. Friend will be having with them shortly.