§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has any plans to introduce legislation to ensure that landlords have no legal claim on payments made under the ESA scheme applied for by a tenant.
§ Mr. RyderNo. ESA payments are made to the applicant who will usually be an owner-occupier or tenant of the land. Any questions relating to tenants' participation must be a matter for the parties concerned since they will depend on individual circumstances. I would advise tenants to seek professional advice if they are in any doubt about their position under a tenancy agreement.