§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the estimated increase in the Retail Price Index consequent on the change-over of the system of financial support to the farming industry.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartIt is not possible to provide such an estimate. The effect on the Retail Price Index resulting from a change in the system of financial support will depend on the precise nature and timing of the change to be made.