§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will state the estimated cost, adjusted to the current purchasing value of the £ sterling, of total grants to agriculture in Wales for each of the past five years.
§ Mr. John MorrisFigures for 1976–77 are not yet available. Total payments of agricultural grants and subsidies made in Wales during each of the previous five financial years and adjusted figures for these years based on the current purchasing value of the £ sterling are as follows:
258Waspects of these responsibilities he will answer parliamentary Questions.
§ Mr. John MorrisI am responsible for ensuring that the Agency's activities are consistent with Government policy. In accordance with the long-standing practice of the House, I shall answer all parliamentary Questions which relate directly to this.