§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has had from the National Farmers' Union regarding oil supplies for agricultural use during the harvest period later in the current year.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe NFU has written and spoken to me about this, and it has also met the Secretary of State for Energy. Both I and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy are fully aware of the importance of adequate supplies of oil to complete the harvest this year, and our officials will continue to do everything they can to help in cases of difficulty.