§ Mr. Gwynoro Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales how much money has been provided for Welsh farmers under the Capital Grant Scheme; and how many farmers were involved, giving separately figures for Carmarthenshire.
§ Mr. Gibson-WattSince 1st January 1971 when the farm Capital Grant Scheme started 30,713 applications for grant have been approved in Wales for work estimated to cost £33,942,726. Grants totalling £4,968,948 have been paid on completed work. In Carmarthenshire 4,326 applications have been approved for work estimated to cost £5,309,106 and grants amounting to £623,003 have been paid.