HC Deb 17 February 1971 vol 811 c500W
Mr. Hooson

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what has been the average percentage price increase in the price of straw over the past 12 months.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

Average prices for straw in 1970 as compared with 1969 show increase of 6 per cent. for wheat straw, 14 per cent. for barley straw and 15 per cent. for oat straw.