HC Deb 29 June 1989 vol 155 c550W
21. Mr. Lord

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many farmers have expressed an interest in participating in the farm woodland scheme; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. MacGregor

In the first eight months of the farm woodland scheme, nearly 900 farmers have applied to participate in the scheme. I regard this as a very encouraging start to this new scheme.

64. Mr. Devlin

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will indicate the uptake of the farm woodland scheme.

Mr. MacGregor

In the first eight months of the farm woodland scheme nearly 900 farmers have applied to plant about 6,200 hectares of trees during the, next three years throughout the United Kingdom.