HC Deb 17 November 1983 vol 48 cc527-8W
Dr. Roger Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will consider implementing for Wales an improved grant aid for marginal land of an interim nature.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

The Government have already indicated that they will provide some additional financial assistance for farmers in the newly designated areas when the redefinition of the United Kingdom's less favoured areas has been agreed by the Council of Ministers. I have no proposals to anticipate this action.