§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales when he last met representatives of the National Farmers Union in Wales and the Farmers Union of Wales to discuss the impact of the reduction of agricultural capital grants; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsI met representatives of both farming unions on 18 January and the NFU in March to discuss a number of issues including the changes made to the agriculture capital grant schemes in December last. I am in regular contact with the industry about current issues.