HC Deb 20 January 1993 vol 217 cc287-8W
Sir Patrick McNair-Wilson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans the Government have for encouraging the cultivation of rape seed for use as a fuel for motor vehicles.

Mr. Curry

Rape seed may be grown for non-food use (including for motor vehicle fuel) on arable land, with the benefit of the oil seed area payment, or on set-aside land with the benefit of the lower set-aside payment.

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