HC Deb 15 November 1950 vol 480 c176W
Mr. Scott

asked the Minister of Agriculture how many schemes have been submitted for improvement of hill farming land; how many have been approved: and what is the amount of grant paid in England, Scotland and Wales, respectively, under the Hill Farming Act. 1946, to the most convenient date.

Mr. T. Williams

The figures at 31st October, 1950, are:

England Scotland Wales
Schemes submitted 1,466 1,174 2,579
Schemes approved formally or in principle 869 557 1,725
Grant paid £71,000 £158,000 £20,000