Set-aside Scheme

HC Deb 24 May 1989 vol 153 cc555-6W

Mr. Geraint Howells

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement about the operation of the set-aside scheme in Wales.

Mr. Peter Walker

There were 35 applications for set-aside in 1988–89; 31 of these have been approved and four were withdrawn.

The scheme will be reopening for the 1989–90 season shortly.