HC Deb 19 March 1996 vol 274 c171W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the proportion of the agricultural land area of Wales which is suitable for viticulture; and if he will make a statement. [21308]

Mr. Hague

No assessment has been made.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the number and acreage of commercial vineyards in Wales. [21309]

Mr. Hague

The latest data from the Wine Standards Board show 18 commercial vineyards in Wales totalling 23 hectares.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what grants are available to livestock and arable farmers in Wales to convert their holdings to viticulture. [21317]

Mr. Hague

None.