HC Deb 29 November 1982 vol 33 cc45-6W
Mr. Knox

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the European Commission has indicated to him that subsidies can be extended for the use of coal and gas until April 1983 to enable horticulturists to compete against competition from Holland.

Mr. Peter Walker

The adaptation aid which I am giving to glasshouse growers is the maximum amount and of the greatest extent allowed under European Commission guidelines. These guidelines relate to oil fuels only and do not allow for payment of aid on coal or gas.