§ 45. Mr. AmosTo 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. GummerMy 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.