§ Mr. Newensasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will increase the rate of Government grant available to glasshouse growers for the purchase of energy saving equipment such as thermal screens; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. WigginWe have no immediate plans to increase the grants for this purpose. Grants are available under the horticulture capital grant scheme and the farm and horticulture development scheme for thermal screens, glasshouse insulation, including double cladding, permanent thermal insulation, vapour sealing and gas sealing, and improvements to glasshouse heating systems, including boiler conversions. The energy-saving implications for agriculture and horticulture are, of course, being kept under close review.