asked the Minister for Transport if he will take steps to reduce the increased cost of the transport of salmon from Cork and other centres to the Billingsgate Market, London.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Salmon Transport Cost.
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I have no evidence to support the view that the level of freight rates on cross-Channel routes is excessive. On the contrary, the information which I have indicates that the intensive competition on these routes has kept increases in freight rates generally at a level lower than increases in the consumer price index despite rising fuel prices.