Environmentally Sensitive Areas

HC Deb 09 March 1989 vol 148 cc619-20W

Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he has received any representations concerning the payment of environmentally sensitive areas payments to landlords; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ryder

I have received no representations concerning the payment of ESA payments to landlords. ESA payments are made direct to the applicant who will usually be an owner-occupier or tenant.

Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the total number of farmers who have entered into environmentally sensitive area agreements who are(a) owner-occupiers, (b) tenants of private landlords and (c) tenants of public authorities; and if, in respect of the latter, he will state the number of tenants of each public body in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, respectively.

Mr. Ryder

The information could be obtained only at disproportionate cost and would not be available in the form requested.