§ Mr. Whitelawasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many applications for improvement grants have been received from landowners and farmers in Cumberland; and how many of these have been approved as at the last convenient date.
§ Mr. GodberUp to 21st November, 460 applications for grants under the Farm Improvement Scheme had been received from landowners and farmers in Cumberland. Thirty-three had been rejected and two withdrawn. Of the remainder, 61 had been approved; 81 were ready for approval subject to the submission of satisfactory plans, specifications or tenders; and in 30 more cases a statement had been sent to the applicant of the improvements the Ministry was prepared to approve.
§ Sir A. Bossomasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the type of farm building which qualifies for 2W grant under the Farm Improvement Scheme.
§ Mr. GodberAny long-term improvement to agricultural land consisting of the erection, alteration, enlargement or reconditioning of permanent farm buildings other than dwelling-houses may be eligible for grant under the Farm Improvement Scheme, subject to the conditions set out in Part II of the Agriculture Act, 1957. I am sending my hon. Friend copies of the leaflet and application form which give full details.