§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what response he intends to make to the statement published by Housing Choice on 22 October on set-aside land being used for rural housing, a copy of which has been sent to him; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CurrySet-aside is a scheme operated under European Community rules. Those rules, while permitting the use of set-aside land for non-agricultural purposes, require that the set-aside land be kept in good agricultural condition. The farmer must also continue to exercise legal rights of occupation.