§ Mr. Cleggasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his estimate of the financial impact on the horticultural industry of the recent price rises in fuel oil.
§ Mr. StrangIt is estimated that the recent price rises amount on average to about 1.8p per gallon on heavy fuel oil and 1.5p per gallon on gas diesel oil. The prices paid by growers vary widely according to the volume purchased, location and other factors, and discounts can be obtained.