HC Deb 02 April 1976 vol 908 c617W
Mr. Stephen Ross

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will consider offering financial assistance to horticulturists to convert oil fired boilers to take solid fuels, such as coal and wood.

Mr. Strang

Assistance is already available under the Farm and Horticulture Development Scheme and the Horticulture Capital Grant Scheme for the replacement of heating equipment that is an improvement on the existing system. The grant rates are 20 per cent. and 15 per cent, respectively.