HC Deb 22 February 1988 vol 128 c16W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Prime Minister what is the definition of arable land used in the set-aside scheme referred to in her statement on the meeting of the European Council, 15 February,Official Report, column 706; how the area of arable land is to be assessed in each case; and what checks there will be against fraud.

The Prime Minister

Discussions are continuing on the details of the set-aside scheme agreed in principle by the European Council, including the points referred to by the hon. Member.