§ Mr. Johnasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) how many agriculture improvement scheme applications have been approved since the commencement of the scheme;
(2) how many agriculture improvement scheme applications have been rejected since the commencement of the scheme;
(3) how many rejected agriculture improvement scheme applications were connected with (a) the ADAS drainage design service and (b) independent applicants;
483W(4) how many agricultural improvement scheme applications have included land drainage operations as part or whole of the plan.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.