HC Deb 03 July 1975 vol 894 cc511-2W
45. Mr. Hooson

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will take steps to assist the improvement of facilities on upland farms for the conservation of fodder.

Mr. Strang

Grant aid is already available to all farms for the provision of silos and farm buildings generally. Farms with a development plan under the Farm and Horticultural Development Scheme may also be eligible for grant on farm machinery. As announced in the Annual Review White Paper (Cmnd. 5977), we are studying ways of encouraging better use and conservation of grass.

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