HC Deb 17 May 1990 vol 172 c551W
45. Mr. Amos

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list the measures which he has taken in the last year to assist hill farmers in the less-favoured areas; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gummer

My response to my hon. Friend's question on 19 April listed the ongoing schemes to assist farmers in the less-favoured areas. In July 1989 the Government submitted an application to the EC Commission for an extension of those areas. We await a formal response.