§ Mr. Kenneth Lewisasked the Minister of Agriculture. Fisheries and Food what discussions he has had with the National Farmers Union on the supply of diesel for agriculture; and what was the outcome.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe National Farmers Union has written and spoken to me about fuel oil supplies for agriculture and horticulture, and its representatives have also met my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy. Both I and my right hon. Friend are well aware of the importance of this matter. The National Farmers Union appreciates the need for economy and restraint, and my Department continues to remain in close touch with it, both at headquarters and local level, and to do all it can to help in cases of difficulty.