§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked 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 EdwardsThe 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.