HC Deb 17 November 1983 vol 48 cc537-8W
Mr. Corrie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the implications of the marginal land package for Scotland; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Younger

The Government will provide additional assistance to marginal land areas, including some small areas in Scotland, once the Community has approved the United Kingdom's application to give them less-favoured area status.

I have decided that, in parallel with the marginal land package, I shall then introduce some enhancement of the rates of hill livestock compensatory allowances on hill sheep and on hill cows within the Highlands and Islands Development Board area, in recognition of the generally greater degree of natural handicap to livestock farming in that area.

I shall announce the details in due course.