§ 20. Mr. Lewis Stevensasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what measures are being taken to encourage more extensive production on agricultural land.
§ Mr. Donald ThompsonA scheme of aid to help reduce surpluses by encouraging more extensive agricultural production is under active discussion in Brussels as part of the socio-structural package.
My right hon. Friend will also be aware that orders have recently been laid before Parliament designating six environmentally sensitive areas in which certain forms of extensive production will be encouraged.