HC Deb 01 July 1999 vol 334 c266W
25. Mr. Ben Chapman

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress is being made on allowing the use of set-aside for environmental purposes. [87943]

Mr. Morley

The environmental advantages that can be gained from set-aside will be enhanced by the commitment we obtained from the Commission at the Council on 14–15 June to allow member states to apply more flexible set-aside rules where this brings environmental benefits.