§ 25. Mr. Mylesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland, in view of evidence that pH values in Scottish soil samples have declined in recent years, if he will adopt measures to reverse this decline.
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§ Mr. YoungerEvery opportunity is taken to stress that regular liming is an essential, cost-effective operation and in the farmer's own interest. Grants are available in some cases under the agriculture capital grant schemes. I have no plans to introduce additional aid measures.