§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Caerphilly of 24 January, he will list those schemes under which he makes payments to facilitate the conservation of certain areas.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythUnder the provisions of the environmentally sensitive area scheme and the agricultural development programme for the Scottish islands my right hon. and learned Friend may make payments to farmers and crofters who are prepared to undertake certain conservation measures.