HC Deb 20 January 1987 vol 108 c517W
Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many claims were made in Wales under the farm horticulture development scheme during 1985 and 1986; what were the eligible costs of these claims; and what grant payments were made in relation to them.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

The information requested is as follows:

1985 19861
Number of claims received 3,047 1,079
Number of claims paid 3,273 1,415
Eligible costs of paid claims £12,575,174 £6,285,916
Grant paid £4,932,220 £2,551,582
1Figures available to 30 September 1986 only.

The farm and horticulture development scheme closed for new applications for development plans from 30 September 1980.