§ Mr. Haymanasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what sums were paid in Cornwall during the 93W year ended 31st March, 1959, as agricultural subsidies and grants of various types; how many applications for each were received, and how many were successful.
— Year ended 31st March, 1959 Applications Received Applications Rejected Sums Paid Number Number £ Grants for ploughing up grassland … 6,401 154 263,491 Field drainage grants … 364 — 9,707 Water supply grants … 270 — 30,793 Grants for improvement of livestock rearing land … 11 4 14,458 Marginal production assistance grants … 161 43 27,903 Calf subsidy … 53,712 7,073 375,857 (calves) (calves) Hill cow subsidy … 271 23 45,270 Silo subsidy … 170 — 22,718 Grants for farm improvements … 860 125 45,512 In addition, subsidies on lime and fertilisers and the bonus on attested herds amounted to approximately £1 million.