Fertilisers (Schemes)

Oral Answers to Questions — Agriculture, Fisheries and Food – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 6 June 1957.

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Photo of Mr Arthur Champion Mr Arthur Champion , Derbyshire South East 12:00, 6 June 1957

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the cost of the Government contribution under the 1956 Fertilisers Scheme; and how much it is expected to be under the 1957 Scheme.

Mr. Amory:

Payments under the 1956 Schemes are still being made, but the total expenditure is likely to be about £22 million. The cost of the proposals in the draft 1957 Scheme now before the House is expected to be about £28 million.

Photo of Mr Arthur Champion Mr Arthur Champion , Derbyshire South East

Was the increased cost due to the rise in price of sulphuric acid or to additional fertiliser use, or both?

Mr. Amory:

The difference between the two figures I have just quoted is due partly to the increase in the subsidy given at the last Annual Price Review and partly to a higher rate of consumption.