HC Deb 08 July 1982 vol 27 c201W
12. Mr. Trippier

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assistance has been given to hill farmers and those farming marginal land since May 1979.

Mrs. Fenner

In the period 1 April 1979 to 31 March 1982 £338 million is estimated to have been paid to farmers in the less favoured areas of the United Kingdom under the support schemes for agriculture in those areas.