§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the progress made in hill land reclamation during the last five years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StrangI am satisfied that the present rates of grant at 50 per cent. for reclamation and of 70 per cent. for drainage have maintained steady progress in improving the quality of hill land. In the 56 months up to and including November 1975 eligible claims have been rising steadily to a total of about £23 million and payments of grant to about £13½ million.