asked the Minister for Agriculture the average cost of transporting (a) heavy vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, parsnips, etc., and (b) light vegetables such as cabbage, lettuce, etc., from east-coast ports to north-west English ports, inclusive of dock and landing charges and loading fees on both sides.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Cost of Sea Transport of Vegetables.
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Since the costs of transporting vegetables from east coast ports to north-west English ports vary considerably depending on the route, the type of vegetable, the quantity consigned, the method of packing etc., it would not be practicable to give averages as requested.