§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what percentage of the compensation paid under the Wildlife and Countryside Act represents subsidy forgone to farmers; and if he will take steps to eliminate this element from compensation payments under the Act.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe element of farm capital grant forgone, if any, in payments under a management agreement varies according to circumstances, including the nature of the activities being constrained by that406W agreement. Elimination of this element would negate the principle that farmers should not be out of pocket by entering into a management agreement.