§ Sir Richard Bodyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much money has been given by way of grant for each year that it has been available to assist farmers in the erection of fences.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonI regret that information is not available in the form requested. The following information may be helpful :636W
United Kingdom grant paid for fences and associated gates, 1980–86 (£ million) England, Wales, Northern Ireland Scotland1 1980 2.0 2.5 1981 3.2 2.2 1982 5.6 2.6 1983 6.5 3.0 1984 8.4 2.3 1985 9.0 3.1 21986 6.5 1.8 1 Includes hedges, walls and dykes. 2 Estimate.