§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many organisations responded to his consultation document "An Extensification Scheme"; which organisations supported the principle of reducing cereal production by set aside; which organisations supported the principle of reducing production by promoting less intensive farming methods; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacGregorMore than 260 responses have been received, expressing a wide range of views on these matters. The conclusions I and my colleagues draw from these will condition our decisions on the United Kingdom scheme, on which I will be making a statement in due course.