§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what proposals his Department or its agencies have to institute a national survey of the state of repair of dry stone walls in Scotland; and if he will make a statement. [3793]
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 6 December 1995]: I have no proposals to institute such a survey. I am aware from other correspondence on this subject that the Dry Stone Walling Association has indicated to its members that it has asked Scottish Natural Heritage to undertake a national survey. However, Scottish Natural Heritage has no record of any approach from the association.
§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what estimate he has made of the funds paid through(a) farming capital grant schemes and (b) agri-environment schemes for the purpose of restoration and repair of dry stone walls in Scotland in each of the last three financial years. [3797]
§ Mr. Forsyth[holding answer 6 December 1995]: The information is as follows:
1992–93 £ 1993–94 £ 1994–95 £ Capital grant schemes 353,557 356,762 187,485 Agri-environment scheme (environmentally sensitive areas scheme) 389,293 348,387 264,278