HC Deb 09 May 1996 vol 277 c263W
16. Dr. Goodson-Wickes

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the benefits to wildlife of the set-aside procedure. [27474]

Mr. Baldry

The Ministry is funding an evaluation of set-aside which examines its impact on plants, insects and birds. Research has shown that set-aside land can support significantly more wildlife than nearby cropped fields.

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