asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if, in view of the serious shortage of new tractors and farm machinery, he will ensure that there will be a sufficient supply available for farmers wishing to buy new tractors in the Spring.
Written Answers. - Tractor Supplies.
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Tractors are not manufactured here and agricultural tractors may be imported free of duty or other restrictions from the EEC and EFTA countries and at a low duty rate from other countries. I understand that deliveries of new tractors are at present subject to some delay which is a reflection of production difficulties in other countries and especially in Britain which has been the principal source of supply. The circumstances affecting supply are outside my control.