§ Mr. Pawseyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether, in view of evidence of increasing soil acidity in hill and grassland areas, he will give consideration to the re-introduction of a lime subsidy.
§ Mr. WigginThe application of lime qualifies for grant aid under the capital grant schemes when it is part of a grassland regeneration programme. Grants of 50 per cent. are available on hill land. As I said following the question from my hon. Friend the Member for Banff (Mr. Myles) on 22 January, the use of lime is a matter which the Government keep under review.