HC Deb 12 June 1981 vol 6 cc227-8W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list those schemes which have been assisted by him using his powers to facilitate conservation as an incidental result of the grants he makes under section 29 of the Agriculture Act 1970, and the occasions where the owner or occupier concerned requested the payment of such grants.

Mr. Peter Walker

I regret that this information is not available.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what efforts have been made by the responsible Departments to publicise the eligibility of conservation schemes for grant aid as an incidental result of grants made under section 29 of the Agriculture Act 1970.

Mr. Peter Walker

This information is provided in the normal way through local offices and by the advisory services. In addition, we are gradually extending the range of leaflets which provide information on various aspects of the current capital grant schemes.