HC Deb 25 March 1976 vol 908 c232W
28. Mr. Peter Morrison

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what measures the Government will take to improve the productivity of grass land in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Strang

As my right hon. Friend said in his statement on 8th March—[Vol. 907, c. 32.]—we propose, subject to the approval of the House, to increase certain rates of capital grant to encourage the better use and conservation of grass. The Agricultural Development and Advisory Service also has an advisory campaign in progress.