§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has any plans to reintroduce the subsidy on lime; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John SilkinI have no plans to reintroduce the lime subsidy. My Department will, however, take every opportunity through the Agricultural Development and Advisory Service and by other appropriate means to remind farmers of the need to determine what liming is necessary and then to carry through the right liming programme.