HC Deb 11 November 1980 vol 992 c103W
Mr. Strang

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what would be the effect in a whole year on farmers' costs of a 4 per cent. reduction in interest rates.

Mr. Wiggin

There are difficulties in making an assessment, but I estimate the reduction in interest charges at about £100 million in a full year, excluding interest on borrowings for land purchase.

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