HC Deb 18 July 1990 vol 176 c614W
Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many registered holdings in England are eligible for less-favoured area payments.

Mr. Curry

All 21,500 holdings in the LFA are eligible for enhanced rates of investment grant. A total of 14,400 claims for payment of HLCAs were submitted in 1989.