HC Deb 26 May 1993 vol 225 c649W
Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what percentage of IACS forms issued had been returned by 15 May; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Hunt

A total of 18,447 farmers in Wales had submitted their IACS application forms by the deadline of 15 May 1993. This accounts for 47 per cent. of the 40,000 forms which were issued although it was expected that around 18,000 would be returned.

The IACS literature package was sent to all known farmers in Wales (including sheep farmers who did not need to return a form this year).