§ Mr. Freudasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received on the subject of fertiliser shortage; and what has been his Department's response.
§ Mr. BishopNone. But my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Industry is considering representations from manufacturers of fertilisers about supply difficulties with raw materials.
§ Mr. Hoosonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are the 33W reasons for the widespread shortage of fertilisers.
§ Mr. BishopI am not aware that farmers generally are experiencing difficulty in obtaining fertilisers.