§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what estimates he has made of the number of farms or holdings operating on permaculture principles; and if he will make a statement. [2347]
§ Mr. Jonathan Evans: None.
§ Mr. JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the work of the permaculture farm at Tir Penrhos Isaf in Gwynedd; what plans he has to encourage permaculture within national parks; and if he will make a statement. [2359]
§ Mr. EvansNo assessment has been made and there are no plans to encourage permaculture within national parks in Wales.
§ Mr. JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the practice and benefits of permaculture within Wales; and if he will make a statement. [2352]
§ Mr. JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list for each year since 1994 the estimated number of organic farms or holdings in Wales; in each year, how many of these organic farms or holdings operated under the principles of permaculture; and if he will make a statement. [2321]
§ Mr. EvansThere are currently 101 registered organic producers in Wales representing an area of 3,377 hectares. Details for earlier years are not available. No estimate has been made of the number of organic farms operating on permaculture principles.