HC Deb 31 October 1989 vol 159 cc129-30W
Mr. Steel

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the Government proposes to revise the set-aside scheme so as to accommodate fibre-producing animals such as cashmere and angora goats.

Mr. Curry

The Government have decided not to take up the option under the Community set-aside scheme to introduce grazed fallow because of problems of control and possible adverse effects upon existing livestock producers, particularly in the hills. The Community rules do not permit restriction of the option to particular types of animals such as fibre-producing goats.

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