HC Deb 26 March 1968 vol 761 c256W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the total amount of grants in England and Wales, respectively, to date, made under the provisions of the Agriculture Act 1967 in relation to co-operative enterprises.

Mr. John Mackie

The Agricultural and Horticultural Co-operation Scheme came into effect on 2nd October last. None of the proposals received under the Scheme has yet reached the stage of grant payment.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, how many applications for grants for cooperative enterprises have been made in England and in Wales, respectively, since the relevant provisions of the Agriculture Act 1967 came into operation.

Mr. John Mackie

I am advised by the Central Council for Agricultural and Horticultural Co-operation, to whom proposals under the Agricultural and Horticultural Co-operation Scheme are submitted, that, as at 14th March, 105 proposals had been submitted from England and one from Wales.