HC Deb 02 July 1987 vol 118 c153W
15. Mr. Wigley

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will take steps to introduce controls to prevent farming areas which have been traditionally dependent on cereals from moving into sheep and beef production to the detriment of upland areas currently dependent on sheep and beef rearing.

Mr. Gummer

The Government will continue to provide support for livestock through compensatory allowances to meet the special need of the uplands. We will not allow grain producers to use any future set aside scheme to move into sheep or beef production.