§ Dr. StrangTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many lectures have been entered into the moorland scheme in each region of the United Kingdom to which the scheme applies. [3225]
§ Mr. Douglas Hogg[holding answer 30 November 1995]: In England, 4048.63 hectares of heather moorland grazing have been entered into the moorland scheme. Responsibility for schemes to enhance the nature conservation value of moorland in other parts of the United Kingdom falls to the Secretaries of State for Scotland, for Wales and for Northern Ireland.
§ Dr. StrangTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many farmers have entered their land into the moorland scheme in each region of the United Kingdom to which the scheme applies. [3226]
§ Mr. Hogg[holding answer 30 November 1995]: In England, 13 farmers have to date signed agreements entering land into the moorland scheme. Responsibility for schemes to enhance the nature conservation value of moorland in other parts of the United Kingdom falls to the Secretaries of State for Scotland, for Wales and for Northern Ireland.