§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he proposes to take on the request from the National Farmers Union for a lime subsidy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WigginThe application of lime already qualifies for grant-aid under the capital grant schemes when it is part of a grassland regeneration programme. Grants of up to 50 per cent. are available on hill land. We have no plans to introduce a further subsidy.