HC Deb 20 March 1986 vol 94 c251W
Sir Richard Body

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much money by way of grant has been paid out in the last convenient 12-month period for any of the 12 purposes of improving the environment or using alternative sources of energy under the agricultural improvement scheme; and how much money by way of grant in the same 12-month period has been paid out for any other purpose under the agriculture and horticulture grants scheme and other grant-aided schemes.

Mrs. Fenner

The agricultural improvement scheme has only been in operation since 1 October 1985. A detailed breakdown of expenditure under it is not yet available.