HC Deb 25 May 1966 vol 729 c89W
33. Rear-Admiral Morgan Giles

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food why applications for grants under the present Farm Improvement Scheme can no longer be accepted.

Mr. John Mackie

Because the money provided by existing legislation is virtually all committed. But the Agriculture Bill provides for an extended Farm Improvement Scheme and in the meantime farmers can start work with the written agreement of the Department.