HC Deb 29 July 1988 vol 138 c671W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to continue to support the joint scheme with soil survey for monitoring soil erosion by aerial photography.

Mr. Donald Thompson

The practical work in the joint scheme with the Soil Survey and Land Research Centre for monitoring soil erosion by aerial photography is now complete. The results are being interpreted and, together with advice from the Priorities Board for Research and Development in Agriculture and Food, will inform decisions on the need for further studies.