§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what effect the reduction in grant aid to the Countryside Council for Wales is going to have on the budget available for Tir Cymen schemes in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesMy right hon. Friend is anxious to ensure that the reduction in the Countryside Council for Wales' grant-in-aid should not affect the Tir Cymen scheme. He has therefore agreed the provision of an additional £500,000 in the council's grant-in-aid for 1995–96, which will enable a further 200 or so farmers to participate in the scheme next year.