§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much was paid in grants in England, Scotland and Wales, respectively, during the last year by the Central Council for Agricultural and Horticultural Co-operation.
§ Mr. Bishop:The council is responsible for recommending grants under the agricultural and horticultural co-operation scheme for approval and payment by my Ministry. The council does not itself make payments under this scheme. Payments made by my Ministry in 1977 –78 were as follows:
£ England 625,000 Scotland 194,000 Wales 9,000