§ Mr. WelshTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are the differences between England and Scotland in methodology used to analyse regional base area for arable crops; and what proposals she has to co-ordinate the systems used.
§ Mr. JackThe methodology used to calculate the regional base area and to establish whether it has been exceeded is the same for all regions and is laid down in the EC legislation governing the arable area payments scheme.