§ 38. Mr. Hastingsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is satisfied that there will be adequate supplies of crude and manufactured fertiliser at reasonable prices in the United Kingdom to meet demand in the spring.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartYes; I have been so assured by officers of the Fertiliser Manufacturers' Association.
§ Mr. Cledwyn Hughesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food by what percentage the average cost of fertilisers has risen since June 1970.
§ Mrs. FennerThe average cost of fertilisers rose by 23 per cent. during the period June 1970 to the end of November 1973, which is the latest date for which information is available.