HC Deb 16 November 1978 vol 958 cc296-7W
22. Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has any plans to expand food production from the marginal land; and if he will make a statement.

35. Mr. Knox

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he is taking to ensure that the European less favoured areas directive covers the 1½ million acres of marginal land in England and Wales.

Mr. Strang

My right hon. Friend the Minister is still studying the marginal land question in consultation with his agricultural colleagues.