§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many farmers farm within the area of the Pennines Rural Development Board; and how many of them have objected to the creation of that Board.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartThe number of farms is estimated at rather over 6,000. There were 35 objections, of which 25 were from farmers or landowners.
§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many applications have been made 75W by farmers within the area of the Pennines Rural Development Board for financial assistance from the board for any scheme of grant or loan administered by the Board; and what is the total value of such applications.
§ Mr. StodartAs at 6th July, 1970, 64, to a total value of about £14,500.