§ Mr. MartlewTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what involvement the Countryside Council for Wales has had in operating the measures introduced to prevent overgrazing under the hill livestock compensatory allowance scheme; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. RedwoodThe Countryside Council for Wales and other environmental and farming interests were consulted about the introduction of these measures. The operational responsibility rests with my officials assisted by Agricultural Development Advisory Service specialists.